Arkenstone Estate Red 2018 750ml (No Barcode) redwoodvalley

Arkenstone Estate Red 2018 750ml (No Barcode) redwoodvalleyObsidian from the black, rocky, marble like soils found in a few areas of California emerges from Howell Mountain. This dark ruby purple colored 2011 possesses blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, excellent ripeness, medium body and sweet tannins. It lacks some complexity and majestic richness

fruits and leather aromas

or even the most controversial desserts

the Royal Navy ship’s “Pusser” shutdown claims of watering down sailors’ daily tots by dousing a bit of gunpowder in the rum and attempting to light

this vintage balances ripe fruit concentration with smooth tannins

He still personally oversees the planting and harvesting of the blue agave so only the best are hand-selected and used in his Reposado Tequila

Aromas are of citrus fruits (grapefruit

The secret recipe

15% Malbec) features intense black fruit

making it a versatile choice for sipping or crafting exquisite cocktails

but its deep character lends to being mixed with stronger mixes

assembled with the remaining 10% and placed in 700-litre second-passage tonneaux of Styrian oak

pear and melon fruit