2009 Cuvée Alis, Sonoma Valley, Amapola Creek Estate
Most Inspiring Wine Person: Richard Arrowood
Most inspiring wine person: Richard Arrowood, who completed his 46th harvest as a winemaker in October, insisted he couldn't wait for No. 47. After all these years, he still felt like a kid in the candy store when he was in the vineyards or the cellar. Arrowood and his wife, Alis, own Amapola Creek Winery just below the famous Monte Rosso Vineyard near Sonoma. He made his reputation at Chateau St. Jean (1974-90) before founding Arrowwood Winery (1985-2010).
By Dale Robertson
The Year in Wine, Houston Chronicle
December 5th, 2011
Michael Horn Talks to Richard Arrowood - Winemaster Amapola Creek Vineyards & Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, Amapola Creek Estate
Richard Arrowood - Winemaster Amapola Creek Vineyards & Winery
"Richard is an iconic winemaker who has recently completed his 46th harvest in Sonoma County. Throughout the years, Richard has gained critical acclaim and a world-wide reputation for crafting exceptional wines. In 2005, Richard and his wife Alis founded Amapola Creek, a tiny, ultra-premium winery in the Sonoma Valley to focus on producing small quantities of organically farmed wines including a Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel (SRP $$40), an Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (SRP $$70) and Cuvée Alis, a Rhône blend of Grenache and Syrah.”
Michael Horn
What’s Cookin’ On Wine
October 28th, 2011
Good Ranger Game Wines, and an Opportunity to Taste Through Them at Flavor! Napa Valley
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, Amapola Creek Estate
“2007 Amapola Creek Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma Valley shows how good Sonoma Cabernet can be. Delicate aromas of blueberry, blackberry and cherry with hints of vanilla and creamy chocolate lift from the glass, followed by red cherry, plum and berry with a velvety, lingering finish.”
By Hayley Hamilton
D Magazine
Palate Press Wine of the Week
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, Amapola Creek Estate
“Unfined and unfiltered. A minty nose, with a certain earthiness. Later, cocoa and vanilla notes come out. Lots of dark, sweet plummy fruit with hints of strawberry. Nice, strong, integrated tannins. A warm, buttery finish. It’s the wine I kept sipping with a steak dinner.”
Becky Sue Epstein
PalatePress.com
September 10th, 2011
“Drinks”
2008 Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, Monte Rosso Vineyard, Viñas Antiguas
“For a balanced, concentrated and very pure zin: the 2008 Amapola Creek Monte Rosso Vineyard Vinas Antiguas Zinfandel. Loads of black fruit here, along with a suggestion of spice. Ripe, with a whiff of vanilla, it's a vivid, versatile wine. Ideal with beef stew, braised lamb, or your very best cheeseburger.”
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