Product Description
The 2018 vintage. The single - estate ARK vineyard lies just outside St. Helena, California, at the base of Howell Mountain. Planted in the 1880s, it was lost during Prohibition and took five years to rebuild. This vineyard features nine distinct blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon, each planted meticulously in nine different volcanic soil layers. Proprietor Jayson Woodbridge says the vineyard spans a sixty - million - year time frame, with three ancient beaches, a prehistoric weapons quarry, and a 180 - degree arc of the sun over its half - mile length. On hot afternoons, Glass Mountain to the west blocks the sun that could harm the fruit's aromas. Glass Mountain gets its name from the rare obsidian in the soil and ancient weapons like arrowheads. Jayson, a former successful Canadian investment banker, fell in love with wine in the Okanagan Valley vineyard. He aimed to own a vineyard and make award - winning wines, and he's succeeded. Since 2000, Hundred Acre has crafted 19 Robert Parker Wine Advocate 100 - point wines, becoming a highly sought - after cult wine with a long waiting list. All Hundred Acre wines are made with painstaking care. The fruit is sorted berry by berry, fermented in small French oak fermenters, and aged for at least 30 months in top - notch barriques made from the finest, center - cut stave wood. The wood is hand - selected for its ultra - tight grain and air - dried for three years before barrel - making. The 2018 Ark Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon offers a charming aroma of freshly crushed red currants, black raspberries, cherries, lilacs, and loamy potting soil, with hints of cigar box, tobacco leaf, and toasted vanilla. It's full - bodied, perfectly balanced, and richly layered, with luxurious, ultra - fine tannins and a long finish. Many consider 2018 one of Napa Valley's best vintages in recent decades. You can enjoy this wine now, but it will age gracefully for decades.
How to Use: Simply pour the wine into a wine glass and let it breathe for a few minutes before sipping. You can enjoy it on its own or pair it with red meat, like steak or lamb, or rich cheese. This wine can enhance the flavor of your meal and make your dining experience more enjoyable. Note: Keep the wine away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Avoid storing it in a place that is too hot or cold, as this can affect the taste. Maintenance: If you plan to store the wine for a long time, keep it in a wine cellar or a cool, dark place with a stable temperature. Make sure the bottle is stored horizontally to keep the cork moist and prevent air from entering. This will help the wine age well and maintain its quality over time.
