Arrow and Branch Right Bank Blend 2021

97 Points                                                                          Limited new release of one of Napa Valley's highest-scoring Cabernet blends from Arrow & Branch. Their bottles are a direct nod to the First Growth properties in Bordeaux. 97 Poins Jeb Dunnuck: "Harvested between September 7 and October 5, the Arrow & Branch 2021 Right Bank Blend comes from a handful of sites (Stagecoach, Dr. Crane, and Little Creek) and is based on 68% Cabernet Franc, 27% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon. It was completely destemmed and brought up in just 65% new French oak. Its deep purple hue is followed by a complex, layered bouquet of red and black fruits, black tea, flowers, and underbrush, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless mouthfeel, and just about perfect balance in its fruit, alcohol, and tannins. It's another absolutely sensational wine from Williams that offers pleasure today yet has the class and depth to evolve for 15-20 years." Arrow & Branch was founded by Steve and Seanne Contursi. Both have enjoyed Bordeaux wines since the 1980’s and have collected wine from a number of premium Bordeaux based, primarily Right Bank producers.  One of the rising stars of Napa Valley winemaking, winemaker Jennifer Williams was previously with Araujo & Spotswoode.

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