ARKENSTONE 07 OBSIDIAN RED
For over 20 years, Ron and Susan Krausz shared their property atop Howell Mountain with nature. While they didn't want an "industrial" vineyard, they decided to plant grapevines in a manner that shared the land with the bears, mountain lions, wild turkeys, etc. Fast-forward to today, and they are now one of the most talked-about labels in the Napa Valley. Their wines are stunning, balanced, and full of flavor!The Obsidian bottling is their blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Aged in 100% French oak from their estate, only 450 cases were produced! Deep crimson hues reflecting its full, rich body, this elegant wine gets your attention immediately. The opening aromatics of earthy spices and dried floral notes give way to black cherry and mocha. An initial tease of pomegranate and cranberry move through to expansive mid-palate flavors of toasted macadamia nuts, dry tobacco, vanilla bean, ripe blackberries, dark stone fruits and a hint of eucalyptus. The finish is unexpectedly smooth and long for the big, bold structure of this wine. Supple, finely grained tannins with well-integrated acidity and fruit balance make this wine approachable now; yet promise a long, rewarding, cellar life.
