Arns Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014

If Napa Cabernet strikes your fancy, you'll want to indulge in this very special, small-production project.  It is from the partnership of the coolest lady in the biz, Sandi Belcher, and her talented husband, John Arns. Sandi made the wines up at Long Vineyards for 27 years. She also was on the winemaking teams at Chateau Montelena and Heitz Cellars (remember the heralded '74 Martha's Vineyard that shook the global wine world?) She is a renowned leader, innovator, and all-around delightful human being in this valley, and her wines have always reflected her passion and care. Under the Arns label, Sandi and her partner-in-crime, John, source fruit from their 180-acre, lower Howell Mountain property, 10 acres of which is planted with grapes. Their neighbors, the Ecotone and Herb Lamb Vineyards, are just above Meadowood Resort. We consider this tiny corner the best “non-AVA sub-AVA” in Napa Valley. It’s not Saint Helena, not quite Howell Mountain, but home to some of the most impressive Cabs in this entire hemisphere.

The 2014 is full-bodied with purity, length, and silky distinction. Yet another amazing Arns Cabernet, proudly showing off the characteristic hallmarks of round, rich dark fruits and elegant tannins.

A gift in a bottle, won't you treat yourself today?