ARBOR BENCH

2014 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
DRY CREEK VALLEY, ESTATE

Most people might think of world-class Zinfandel when they think of Dry Creek Valley, however there’s a lot more to love about California’s oldest AVA. With roots going back more than 140 years, it’s among the longest in the New World. The fertile landscape provides exceptional fruit to over 70 wineries, the majority of which are family owned. And while the area might be best known for Zinfandel, there are pockets that produce exceptional Cabernet. With an obvious difference in terroir and micro-climate, this Cabernet has a hedonistic mix of majestic fruits laced with savory undertones that makes it unique. Arbor Bench had our entire panel nodding our heads in approval, and at the winery’s $48 retail price it’s a solid bottle of Cab and you’ll want to stock your shelves for near and long term enjoyment.

This beautiful Cabernet is created by veteran winemaker Christopher Markell, whose nearly four decades of winemaking experience shines bright. Peaking from nearly two years in French oak and made from 100% Estate grown fruit, it saturates your taste buds in brilliantly expressive, yet supple flavors of Mountain berries, black chocolates, tobacco leaf and baking spices. This wine is irresistible now, yet will age gracefully for another 7-8 years. I highly recommend a case.

ARBOR BENCH

2014 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

DRY CREEK VALLEY, ESTATE

Retails at: $48.00/btl


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FORT ROSS

2016 PINOT NOIR SEA SLOPES

MIRA

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 NAPA VALLEY

DANCING HARES

2016 MAD HATTER PROPRIETARY RED

DOMAINE SERENE

2014 PINOT NOIR EVENSTAD RESERVE

SEBASTIANI

GRAVEL BED RED 2016 SONOMA COUNTY

HEIR APPARENT

PROPRIETARY RED 2016 NAPA VALLEY

WITCHERY

2015 OAKVILLE RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON

DuMOL

2016 RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY WESTER REACH PINOT & CHARDONNAY WILD MOUNTAINSIDE SYRAH

FOLEY JOHNSON

2014 MERITAGE RUTHERFORD, ESTATE

2016 PINOT NOIR
SEA SLOPES

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2013 NAPA VALLEY

2016 MAD HATTER
PROPRIETARY RED

2014 PINOT NOIR
EVENSTAD RESERVE

GRAVEL BED RED
2016 SONOMA COUNTY

PROPRIETARY RED
2016 NAPA VALLEY

2015 OAKVILLE RESERVE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON

2016 RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
WESTER REACH PINOT & CHARDONNAY
WILD MOUNTAINSIDE SYRAH

2014 MERITAGE
RUTHERFORD, ESTATE