2009 Hundred Acre, The Ark Vineyard, Napa Valley 1x750ml

Robert Parker 97

Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard gives up bold cherry cordial, blackberry pie, dried mulberries and plum preserves notions with nuances of violets and orange blossoms plus wafts of black tea, cast iron pan, pencil lead and beef drippings. The palate is full-bodied, decadently concentrated and very structured with a solid line of ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, delivering a long, mineral-tinged finish. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 04/12/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2049