Micro-production Cabernet
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
(604) 320 7322
April 4, 2013 |
"Arnot-Roberts is one of the most exciting young wineries in California, or anywhere for that matter."
Antonio Galloni Wine Advocate #199 - Feb. 2012
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Arnot-Roberts Cabernet Sauvignon, Fellom Ranch, Santa Cruz Mountains 2010
VARIETAL: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
REGION: Santa Cruz Mountains, California
PRICE: $125.00 /bottle
FORMAT: 6 x 750ml
AVAILABLE: only 5 six-packs
DRINKABILITY: 2015 - 2035
When the Fellom family purchased their ranch at an elevation of 2,200 feet on the Montebello Ridge in 1929 it came with an established vineyard planted to Zinfandel. Between 1980-1983 they replanted and expanded this austere mountaintop site with Cabernet Sauvignon cuttings from the Charles Krug Winery in St Helena. The cane-pruned vines grow in soil that is a mosaic of franciscan chert, sandy loam, clay and serpentine, imparting structure and flavors unique to this historic winemaking region. The cool nights and airflow from the Pacific Ocean 16 miles away enable these 30 year old vines to produce balanced grapes with intense concentration and great varietal purity.
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Arnot-Roberts Cabernet Sauvignon, Bugay Vineyard, Sonoma County 2010
VARIETAL: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
REGION: Sonoma County, California
PRICE: $125.00 /bottle
FORMAT: 6 x 750ml
AVAILABLE: only 5 six-packs
DRINKABILITY: 2013 - 2022
The meticulously groomed Bugay vineyard is chiseled into a volcanic ridge in Sonoma County's Mayacama range, with a specacular view of the eintire Russiona River Valley spreading far below. The cool breezes, rocky soil and naturally low yields lead to concentrated flavors and saturated color in the resulting wines. Lovingly farmed by the Bugay family, this is truly one of California's most beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards.
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 | | Duncan Arnot Meyers with his trusty vineyard dog |
Duncan Arnot Meyers grew up around wine. His father's best friend was Bernard Portet of Clos du Val and much of Duncan's youth was spent in Napa Valley. He was mentored by John Kongsgaard for 2 ½ years and worked side by side with Pax Malhe, northern California's cult Syrah specialist, till June 2008. The "Roberts" in Arnot-Roberts, is Nathan Lee Roberts, second generation master cooper. Nathan visits France several times a year selecting only the finest oak for this project. The goal is to produce natural wines that express the uniqueness and beauty of their origin. . In other words, sensibility applied to California wines that reflect their "terroir". We're very pleased to be one of the very few importers to receive the wines of Arnot-Roberts. Production is tiny however our allocation are limited to just a few bottles per wine. |