Hundred Acre, The Ark Vineyard Vintage:2009 40% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah

40% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah that spent 16 months in equal parts concrete tanks and smaller barrels

This is a big but not really austere BM and should be approachable after only 7 to 8 years if your preference is for younger wines

note however that in 2006

juicy style

if not completely cleaned up to where the reduction was more of a nuance rather than dominating the ripe dark currant

Hundred Acre, The Ark Vineyard Vintage:2009 40% Mourvèdre and 10% SyrahThe 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard is medium to deep garnet in color and delivers a beautiful nose of kirsch, red currants and blackberries complementing the fragrant core of cassis, tilled soil, red roses and black tea. The palate is full and firm with lovely vivacity and loads of mineral sparks, finishing long with expressive black truffles and sauteed herbs layers.