2014 Arrowood "Smothers-Remick Ridge Vineyard" Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
SKU #1548150
94 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Smothers Remick Ridge Vineyard sports a deep garnet-purple color and nose of black plums, black cherries and black currants with touches of sautéed herbs, menthol and black pepper with a waft of aniseed. Medium-bodied, the tannins here are remarkably ripe and finely grained, with great freshness defining the black fruit and savory layers, finishing with an herbal lift (LPB).
(12/2017)
90 points
Vinous
The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Smothers-Remick Ridge is a powerful, explosive wine. Super-ripe red cherry and French oak are dominant. Other recent vintages have been both more compelling and also more expressive of site. Thirty two months in 100% new oak is probably too much for this wine. Hints of raspberry, blood orange, mint and tobacco add a measure of complexity. In my view, the Smothers-Remick Ridge Cabernet has the potential to be more than just merely outstanding (AG).
(1/2018)