ARNS
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 62
Vintage: 2009
ARNS
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Description
Arns Winery sits on 180 acres with only 10
planted acres of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
The property is just below Howell Mountain.
We are the third owners of this property
homesteaded in 1868. The vines are 35 to 50
years of age.
This barrel selection comes from our oldest
vines and is the spine of Arns Estate Grown.
This one-acre block is a unique clone that was
selected in the early 1960s. The flavors are not
classic for Napa Valley, but very Bordeaux in
style. This site produces rich, black chocolate
flavors with overtones of mint, coffee and
black tea. Aging for 10 to 12 years plus is not
unusual. This will be the only bottling of this
block of vines.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.57000
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Sandi Belcher
Winemaker, ARNS
Sandi Belcher is a native of Williamsburg, VA. After college at the College of William and Mary she came to the University of California Davis to study Animal Science/Agriculture. A brief visit to the Napa Valley in the early 1970's, was all it took and she was enthralled with the wine industry. She worked harvests while studying at Davis to gain knowledge about the industry and her curiosity took her abroad to work and learn about practices in other grape growing regions.
Returning home to the Napa Valley, she spent 27 years making wine at Long Vineyards on Pritchard Hill while teaming up with partner John Arns, to fulfill their desire to create Arns Winery. She has also been involved in vineyard and winery development in China, Thailand and other grape growing regions.
Country born: United States
Education: College of William and Mary Graduate, Williamsburg, VA
Years in the wine industry: years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My thoughts of winemaking comes from a deep love of the vines.Agro business is so facinating because we can not live without it. Manipulating agriculture gives us food and wine that gives us life that is vital to all.
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Winery Distribution
ARNS is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
International:
- China (ms. Fu)
- China (Ms. Fu)
- Germany (josef schreiblehner)