COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
1996
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Arrowood Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 1996 Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County is a red wine from Arrowood Winery, a producer established in 1986 with a focus on age-worthy wines from Sonoma County. The winery sources fruit from sustainably and organically farmed vineyards across various Sonoma AVAs, including Knights Valley, Alexander Valley, and Sonoma Valley, with a particular emphasis on Cabernet Sauvignon. The 1996 vintage is recognized for its capacity to age, demonstrating the region's suitability for producing structured, long-lived wines.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Arrowood's 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon was recognized on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list.
Fact 02
The winery emphasizes sustainably and organically farmed vineyards.
Fact 03
This wine is a testament to the aging potential of Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fact 04
Arrowood focuses on single-vineyard expressions to highlight terroir.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the 1996 Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon likely involved traditional techniques for Bordeaux varietals. Grapes were fermented, likely in stainless steel, with controlled temperatures to manage extraction. Following fermentation, the wine underwent aging in oak barrels, a standard practice for Cabernet Sauvignon, to develop complexity and soften tannins. The winery's commitment to sustainable and organic farming practices influences the fruit quality from the outset.
