Sometimes you have
to wait for perfection.
Sometimes you have to wait
for perfection.
Arns is located on the hillside
east of of St. Helena, CA, in
the heart of the Napa Valley.
The 160 acre (10 of which
are under cultivation) parcel
sits at the 800 foot elevation
above the valley floor and
below the Howell Mountain
Appellation. The vines vary in
age from 15 to 45 years. The
newer blocks are planted in
dense spacing of 5′ x 3′ and
on vertical shoot positioned
trellises. There are a total of
seven different clones of
Cabernet Sauvignon in the
various blocks. These clones
present flavors of deep dark
black fruit, anise, velvety
chocolate, plump cherries,
allspice. The yields are low
and average about 1.5-2 tons
per acre. All of the vineyards
are farmed using organic
methods. What does this
mean to you? Exceptional
wines beginning at about $85
a bottle.
By appointment only.
Be prepared to be immersed
in a slow-hand private tasting
with the owner that is
organized to your ability and
level. This a tiny winery
where your tasting will be
done outside under an awning
on patio chairs. Love to stroll
the vineyards? It’s possible.
Want to just sip out on the
patio immersing yourself in
the essence of their
vineyards? It’s doable. Want
lots of chat? No
problem. Thinking less is
more on the conversation
angle? No problem. That’s
the cool part of having your
day pre-planned for you. All
the details have been taken
care of. You wine host
meets you on your level. No
guessing