Addy Bassin's MacArthur Beverages - Fine Wine and Spirits Since 1957

"Ends with a complex mix of dried yet racy fruit. 600 cases made. " Wine Spectator

"A highly complex wine from a smaller crop reflects the characteristics of Arns Estate."

"The 2006 August Briggs Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark ruby color with inviting and complex aromas of smoky oak, blackberry, and ripe fruit. Balanced, well integrated tannins ensure that this wine will age for years to come."

"August Briggs Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of two very special mountain vineyards: The first is the famed Stagecoach vineyard on the rocky, volcanic soils of Atlas Peak; and the second is the Corbett vineyard located in the Spring Mountain appellation. Both of these vineyards are located approximately 1000 feet above the Napa Valley floor. This is a ripe, plush, generous wine, with an elegant structure."

"There are bright, dense fruit flavors of black cherry, raspberry and plum that fold into dark chocolate notes."

"Typical of this vineyard, the 2006 August Briggs "Two Moon Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful wine. Upfront there are dense fruit flavors of blackberry, raspberry and plum, leading to a juicy, earthy, ground cocoa finish."

"Herb- and mint-laced, just enough black cherry and wild berry fruit peeks through to make it interesting. Ends with structured tannins and good intensity."
- Stephen Tanzer

"A wine of power and elegance...it is velvet smooth revealing an elegant texture with beautifully integrated black fruit, spice and toasted oak. " I-WineReview

"it is a tasty, seductive effort displaying notes of plums, licorice, black currants, figs, and soy. " Robert Parker
- Wine Advocate

"a complex mix of grapey cherry, plum and wild berry along with an earthiness that gives the tannins a dry, mouthcoating sensation."

"Intense and chewy, with a concentrated mix of dried currant, earth, leather and herb, ending with dry tannins and a cedary edge."

"The 2003 Kenefick Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon has rich flavors of bittersweet chocolate, ripe plums and Indian blood red peaches marry with black spices, incredible structure and a full mid-palate. Silky texture and creamy tannins caress and result in a long, lingering finish. "

"A sumptuous effort...full-bodied, dense, and rich with moderately high, but sweet tannins that are nicely integrated into a layered, impressive mouthfeel. " Robert Parker
- Wine Advocate

"Ripe, dense, full-bodied, with massive richness, high tannin, but enormous length." Robert Parker
- Wine Advocate

"Classic Napa mountain Cab...Flavors and structure perfectly balance, with massive cherry pie, cassis and mocha flavors meshing with sweetly ripe tannins and rich barrel notes of vanilla and char."
- Wine Enthusiast

"Opaque purple color along with an extraordinary perfume of graphite, blueberries, blackberries, flowers and cassis intermixed with hints of white chocolate and toast. The wine possesses terrific concentration, full-bodied power and a stunning, multidimensional mouthfeel and finish." Robert Parker
- Wine Advocate

"The wine is full-bodied, youthful, tannic, and a promising candidate for long-term cellaring." Robert Parker
- Wine Advocate

"a gorgeously proportioned, opaque purple-colored effort boasting a big, sweet nose of smoky meats, creme de cassis, coffee, and dark plums. Dense and opulent, with superb concentration, full body, high glycerin, decent acidity, and ripe tannin, this a superb mouthful of wine that can be approached now or cellared for 12-15 years." Robert Parker
- Wine Advocate

"dense ruby/purple color is followed by floral, black currant, and blueberry notes, abundant tannin and body, and good purity as well as balance." Robert Parker
- Wine Advocate

"Ruston is consistently a great Napa Valley Cabernet and now it is a great value!"

"The tannins are full and silky on the palate, with good texture from beginning to end. 151 caes made. - The winemaker."
- Wine Spectator

"After harvesting each of our eight separate lots of estate Cabernet Sauvignon we wait a year to deem which lots are reserve quality. We then tuck them in the reserve part of our cellar in new French oak barrels. It stays in the barrel for 24 months and aged in bottle for a year prior to being released."

""This classic mountain Cabernet finishes very long allowing for extensive enjoyment of both the wine's dynamic textures as well as luscious and pervaisive flavors." " Tom Eddy

"A solid effort, rustic and brawny, with rich currant, blackberry and toasty oak."