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Acclaim
93 Points - Robert M. Parker Jr., The Wine Advocate

Winemaker's Notes
Big, bold and beautiful! Our 2002 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is an outstanding California Cab from start to finish. In 2002, when the harvested grapes went through our press, Richard Arrowood noted the juice's intense black fruit flavors and "unbelievable" aromatics and colors. He foresaw a blockbuster year for this fabulous vintage…he was right on the money.

The majority of fruit for our 2002 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was grown on hillside vineyards in the Sonoma Valley; a region known to yield some of the most concentrated and balanced Cabernet Sauvignon in Sonoma County. After aging lots separately in seasoned French oak barrels and a small amount of American oak barrels for 23 months, we selected the only finest for our Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon to blend and return to French oak barrels for another five months of aging.

The resultant wine is a perfect vision of violet with purple hues and tones of brick-red around the edges. It shows certain richness and there is no shortage of complexity. Rich aromatics of black cherry, cassis and leather introduce your palate to a symphony of flavor profiles with black fruit in the forefront of undertones and overtones of plump, ripe fruit in this full bodied wine. The tannins are in harmony, bringing structure and balance with a long, lovely finish. We feel this wine will evolve and age with grace throughout at least the next two decades.

Arrowood 2002 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a true pleasure to enjoy on its own, and pairs well with so many different foods. We suggest you serve it with grilled meats or seafood, or your favorite pasta topped with a rich, bold red sauce. Have fun experimenting with different cheeses or whatever your heart desires!

Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Sonoma County
Viticultural Areas/Vineyards: Sonoma Valley - Monte Rosso Vineyards, Smothers-Remick Ridge Vineyards, Wildwood Vineyards, Murray Ranch; Dry Creek Valley - Old Balbi Ranch
Harvest Dates: September 14 through October 8, 2002
Average Sugar at Harvest: 25.1° Brix
Average pH (Harvest/Bottling): 3.4/3.6
Average Total Acid (Harvest/Bottling): .79g per 100ml/.57g per 100ml
Alcohol by Volume: 14.8%
Residual Sugar: Dry
Aging: Aged for 23 months in predominately French and American oak barrels; returned to French oak barrels for five months after blending; unfined, unfiltered.
Release Date: October 2006
Total Production: 1,610 cases