2019 Estate Reserve
Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the extraordinary essence of Howell Mountain terroir in this exceptional 2019 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. Sourced exclusively from our Howell Mountain Estate, this wine is a masterclass in patience. This single-barrel offering proves that with time and precision, these challenging soils can yield a white wine of unparalleled character.

Vineyard
Arkenstone Howell Mountain Estate
Varietal
100% Sauvignon Blanc
AVA
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

This wine is exclusively allocated to Arkenstone Collection Members and our mailing list.

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Decades in
the making
A scenic vineyard stretches out under a clear sky, with rows of green grapevines, lush trees in the background, and a small patio with chairs and a fire pit in the foreground.

Our Home Vineyard

Perched high on the western shoulder of the Howell Mountain AVA,
the Arkenstone Estate is a rugged and remarkable site defined by rocky
soils, forested slopes, and a climate shaped by elevation. The property
was originally purchased in 1988, and careful development of the estate
began in the early 1990s, culminating in the vineyard being fully
planted in 1998.

Red varieties are planted primarily in Aiken
series loam—well-drained, iron-rich soils that produce wines of
structure and depth—while our white varieties grow in compressed
volcanic ash, known as tuff, lending distinctive minerality and
brightness. These demanding conditions naturally limit yields, producing
small berries of exceptional concentration and character. Farmed
organically and tended by our dedicated year-round team, the estate
vineyards form the foundation of Arkenstone—wines that reflect the
power, elegance, and unmistakable identity of Howell Mountain.

Made from a single 600L barrel, this exceptional bottling embodies our unwavering commitment to farming mountain side Sauvignon Blanc at the highest level of precision and dedication.

This wine is the fulfilment of a family dream that was decades in the making. To honor the intense concentration of these vines, we selected a single, 600L new French Oak barrel for its development.

This rare, large-format vessel allowed the wine to evolve over 24 months of aging, polishing the texture and adding a creamy complexity while preserving the vibrant, stony soul of the fruit. The whole meticulous process is a six-year journey from harvest to bottle.