The 2011 Hundred Acre 'Ark Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon is a top-tier luxury red wine from Howell Mountain in Napa Valley, California. In the rainy and challenging 2011 Napa vintage, this wine stood out thanks to its old vines and excellent topography, demonstrating exceptional aging potential.
Wine Profile
- Producer: Hundred Acre (owned by Jayson Woodbridge)
- Region: Howell Mountain / St. HelenaTasting
- Notes: Black cherry, cassis, dried lavender, and cedar with a long, energetic finish.
- Drinking Window: Peak drinking age is well underway and will last through 2039.
Wine flavor and rating
- Wine Rating: Received a high score of 94 points from Robert Parker's team.
- Flavor Profile: Aromas of red rose, raspberry leaf, and cherry liqueur (kirsch), with core notes of blackcurrant and blackberry, interspersed with hints of anise, Indian spices, and floral notes.
- Paprika Structure: Full-bodied with silky tannins and a vibrant finish. With aging, it now develops complex secondary aromas of dried lavender and iron minerals.
