Hundred Acre 2017 Ark

Hundred Acre 2017 Ark, with its deep garnet-black hue, is an enigmatic and alluring Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that unfolds with seductive aromas. The nose captivates with an array of scents, from baked black cherries and luscious plum preserves to crème de cassis. As the bouquet evolves, hints of fragrant earth, black truffles, Chinese five-spice, and a subtle touch of dusty soil emerge, creating a tapestry of complexity. On the palate, this full-bodied wine exudes richness and an enticing spice profile that surprises and delights. The opulent fruit is well-supported by a rock-solid backbone of grainy tannins and lively acidity, contributing to a harmonious and powerful mouthfeel. The finish is a grand finale, remarkably long and exotic, leaving an indelible impression of decadence and intensity. Hundred Acre 2017 Ark is a tour de force, an expressive and powerful testament to the character of the vintage and the vineyard.

Robert Parker - 98 Points

"Deep garnet-black colored, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard unfurls sensuously from the glass with provocative scents of baked black cherries, plum preserves and crème de cassis, with emerging suggestions of fragrant earth, black truffles, Chinese five spice and dusty soil. Full-bodied, rich and oh-so-spicy on the palate, it has a rock-solid backbone of grainy tannins and lively acidity supporting the opulent fruit, finishing very long and exotic. This is a surprisingly decadent and powerful expression of 2017!"