Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Amoenus Vineyard 2019

98 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Up there in rarefied air, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Amoenus Vineyard has tons of minerality as well as awesome notes of crème de cassis, graphite, and background oak. All Cabernet Sauvignon aged 22 months in 90% new French oak, it’s pure, flawlessly balanced, and as seamless as they come. This beauty will evolve for over two decades. Drink: 2022-2043. (3/10/22)"

96+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "[$175 list] Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Amoenus Vineyard is deep garnet-purple in color, roaring out of the glass with profound crème de cassis, baked blackberries and stewed plums scents, plus touches of tar, sautéed herbs and charcuterie. Full-bodied, the generous black fruit flavors are spiked with alluring exotic spices on the palate, countered by firm, ripe tannins, finishing long and multilayered. Drink: 2024-2045. (Nov 2021)"

93 points Wine Spectator: "[$175 list] Nicely built, with a core of red and black currant and cherry compote flavors that get solid support from a mix of bittersweet cocoa, licorice root and roasted vanilla accents. Everything comes together nicely through the bramble-tinged finish. Drink now through 2034. 345 cases made. (7/31/23)"