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Arrowood Reserve Speciale Cabernet Sauvignon(2001)

Region/Origin: Sonoma County
Residual Sugar: Dry
Total Acid: .55g per 100ml
Alcohol: 14.6%
Final pH: 3.6
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker's Notes
At Arrowood Winery, we think all of our wines are special; once in a while, we produce a wine that exceeds even our wildest expectations. Our 2001 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is just one of those wines. Richard Arrowood believes that this is one of the top three Cabernet Sauvignon wines Arrowood has produced in the Reserve style; it is right up there with the 1994 and 1997 vintages. read more...
Wine.com
July 2008
Richard Arrowood believes that this is one of the top three Cabernet Sauvignon wines Arrowood has produced in the Reserve style. Robert Parker gave this wine 96 points and described it as one of the best Cabernets produced in Sonoma County. This seductive wine tantalizes the senses from start to finish. In the nose, intense aromas of fresh crushed blackberries mingled with pleasing notes of creme de cassis and hints of vanilla. Dark fruit flavors of cassis and blackberry dominate on the palate and are beautifully balanced by bold, firm tannins and substantial structure. A clean, focused and read more...
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International Wine Cellar
May-04
90-91
May 2007
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Wine.com
May 2008
Richard Arrowood believes that this is one of the top three Cabernet Sauvignon wines Arrowood has produced in the Reserve style. Robert Parker gave this wine 96 points and described it as one of the best Cabernets produced in Sonoma County. This seductive wine tantalizes the senses from start to finish. In the nose, intense aromas of fresh crushed blackberries mingled with pleasing notes of creme de cassis and hints of vanilla. Dark fruit flavors of cassis and blackberry dominate on the palate and are beautifully balanced by bold, firm tannins and substantial structure. A clean, focused and read more...
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Wine Advocate # 150
Dec-03
(91-94)
April 2008
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