Arkenstone
Coliseum Block Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Needs more time in the bottle. Finish is strong. The rest of it needs to catch up.
Needs more time in the bottle. Finish is strong. The rest of it needs to catch up.
Mar 29th, 2017Had a glass with my friend Tom while his band was jamming. Really smooth!
Had a glass with my friend Tom while his band was jamming. Really smooth!
Feb 14th, 2018
One of the casualties from the Napa fires in Atlas Peak region. Coliseum Block burnt to a crisp. (Bottom right photo). This is one of Arkenstone’s ventures outside of Howell Mountain. Winemaker Sam Kaplan says ‘hold on all of your stock because it will take a while to get this vineyard back to full production’. Sad to hear because Coliseum Block was full of depth in color, texture and complexity.
One of the casualties from the Napa fires in Atlas Peak region. Coliseum Block burnt to a crisp. (Bottom right photo). This is one of Arkenstone’s ventures outside of Howell Mountain. Winemaker Sam Kaplan says ‘hold on all of your stock because it will take a while to get this vineyard back to full production’. Sad to hear because Coliseum Block was full of depth in color, texture and complexity.
Nov 13th, 2017
Good. It not as wonderful as other Arkenstone reds.
Good. It not as wonderful as other Arkenstone reds.
Jun 10th, 2017Howell Mountain continues... Look what just came in the mail today! Coliseum Block!! 😃. Been trying to get my hands on this for 2 years! And it did not disappoint!! Aged in barrel for 3 years and in bottle for 1 more, I couldn't wait to let the genie out! While it is bottled on Howell Mountain, the Coliseum Block is actually from Soda Canyon. Robust and beautifully structured. Glad I picked up several bottles so I can enjoy again later and compare.
Howell Mountain continues... Look what just came in the mail today! Coliseum Block!! 😃. Been trying to get my hands on this for 2 years! And it did not disappoint!! Aged in barrel for 3 years and in bottle for 1 more, I couldn't wait to let the genie out! While it is bottled on Howell Mountain, the Coliseum Block is actually from Soda Canyon. Robust and beautifully structured. Glad I picked up several bottles so I can enjoy again later and compare.
Mar 11th, 2017