which spoke of the Langhe source
Tight and linear with blackcurrant and lemon rind character
white pepper
with a grassy edge and bright acidity
The nose is dripping with garden-ripened strawberries and raspberries
2021 | Arkenstone Estate Red | Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards which spoke of the LangheComing all from the estate on Howell Mountain (which is farmed by the Arkenstone team), the 2021 Estate Red checks in as 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec that was brought up in 100% new barrels for 22 months. More tight and inward, it has a deep, darker profile of black cherries, currants, smoked tobacco, lead pencil, and chocolate that takes time to unwind. Rich, full bodied, and concentrated on the palate,