Arkenstone

Estate

Sam Kaplan

The flagship of this Howell Mountain estate is Obsidian, a cabernet-based blend from rocky, volcanic soils. But the nod goes to their sauvignon blanc, a mineral-driven white with fascinating terroir expression and distinctive talents with food.

• Founded: 2008
• Winemaker/Viticulturist: Sam Kaplan
• Acres owned: 15 planted
• Annual production: 1,000 cases
• Estate grown: 100%
• Owners: Ron & Susan Krausz
• Known for: California sauvignon blanc with a cult following among sommeliers.
• Location: Angwin, CA
• Website: arkenstone.com

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