Arrow and Branch proprietors (and Laguna Beach locals) Steve and Seanne Contursi share a great love for the wines of Bordeaux, particularly those produced with a large quantity of Cabernet Franc, such as Chateau Cheval Blanc. The couple sought out their Coombsville vineyard property with an eye to producing top-quality Cabernet Franc-based wines from Napa Valley. They bought the Arrow and Branch Vineyard in November 2007, as this vineyard was the source of Tony Soter's renowned and highly rated Little Creek Cabernet Franc. The Contursi's have maintained the organic farming and, through their work with the detail-oriented Viticulturalist Mike Wolf, are continually improving this wonderful vineyard site.
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "All varietal from a mix of top sites (Lewelling, Dr. Crane, and Stagecoach), the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley sports a vivid purple color to go with terrific cassis and blueberry fruits, full-bodied richness, a rounded, elegant mouthfeel, and solid notes of smoke tobacco and toasted spice. It's going to gain a touch more complexity with short-term bottle age and keep for 15-20 years."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 94 POINTS - "Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Black Label is deep garnet-purple in color and features wonderfully pure, vibrant notes of fresh, ripe blackberries, red and black currants and boysenberries plus suggestions of violets, dark chocolate, unsmoked cigars and pencil shavings. The medium to full-bodied palate coats the mouth with lively black and red fruits, supported with ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and earthy. 279 cases were made."
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "All varietal from a mix of top sites (Lewelling, Dr. Crane, and Stagecoach), the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley sports a vivid purple color to go with terrific cassis and blueberry fruits, full-bodied richness, a rounded, elegant mouthfeel, and solid notes of smoke tobacco and toasted spice. It's going to gain a touch more complexity with short-term bottle age and keep for 15-20 years."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 94 POINTS - "Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Black Label is deep garnet-purple in color and features wonderfully pure, vibrant notes of fresh, ripe blackberries, red and black currants and boysenberries plus suggestions of violets, dark chocolate, unsmoked cigars and pencil shavings. The medium to full-bodied palate coats the mouth with lively black and red fruits, supported with ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and earthy. 279 cases were made."
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