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2009 David Arthur "Three Acre" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

SKU #1120795 93 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark *Cellar Selection* This is flashy and impressive for the sheer power and concentration of its fruit. Intense blackberry and cassis flavors sink deep and last long, accompanied by strong, new French oak and considerable tannins. It’s a wine that needs serious cellar time; eight years from now, it could still be a baby. Inner quote mark (11/2012)

92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark A slightly darker, richer wine than the Meritaggio, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Three Acre possesses considerable depth and richness, while staying light on its feet, largely because of the predominant presence of the 337 Cabernet Sauvignon clone. Dark red berries, spices and flowers flesh out in a totally seductive wine. Firm Cabernet tannins appear on the finish, but they are beautifully balanced and in no way detract from the wine’s considerable appeal. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029. (AG) I was deeply impressed with the wines I tasted at David Arthur this year. Winemaker Nile Zacherle has done a brilliant job with these new and upcoming releases. The David Arthur style is all about richness without excess heaviness. In addition to the wines below, I also tasted a Nebbiolo from the 2011 harvest that is easily one of the most interesting California Nebbiolos I have ever come across. Inner quote mark (12/2012)

92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Outer quote mark (clone 337): Good medium ruby. Varietaly expressive aromas and flavors of black cherry, cassis, licorice, wild herbs and graphite. Supple, sweet and intense, conveying excellent definition and a light touch. Finishes dry and classic, with serious palate-coating tannins and suble persistence. More concentrated than the Meritaggio but also sweeter and more harmonious in the early going. (ST) Inner quote mark (5/2012)

92 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark An earthier, more rustic and extracted style, dense, potent and very tannic, but also complex and focused. Requires patience. Best from 2014 through 2026. Inner quote mark (10/2012)

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2009 David Arthur "Three Acre" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.

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United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

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California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

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Napa Valley

- America's most famous wine region, which encompasses a varied geographical territory running about 20 miles long from the San Francisco Bay northward to the foot of Mount St. Helena. Napa's great diversity, both in terms of climate and terroir, has led to the creation of a number of smaller AVAs like Stags Leap District, Rutherford, Howell Mountain, Oakville and Mount Veeder, among others. Cabernet and chardonnay still reign supreme, but just about everything under the sun is grown in Napa Valley, in quality levels ranging from $2 jug wine to $500 a bottle California cab.