Arrowood’s 2014 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon sits firmly in the winery’s Sonoma-focused approach, drawing from hillside and benchland sites in and around Sonoma Mountain and the Moon Mountain District. Founded by winemaker Richard Arrowood in the mid-1980s and now part of Jackson Family Wines, Arrowood has long positioned Cabernet Sauvignon as a centerpiece, aiming for a site-driven Sonoma Valley expression shaped by rocky volcanic soils and the cooling influence of fog and day-night temperature swings.

The blend is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon (reported as 94%), with small portions of Merlot (5%) and Cabernet Franc (1%). Fruit is sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards, with the producer highlighting contributions from notable mountain sites including Monte Rosso—originally planted in 1880 and known for iron-rich red soils—and the higher-elevation Smothers-Remick Ridge Vineyard.

In the glass, the wine is built around dark fruit and an oak-and-tannin framework. Wine Enthusiast’s Virginie Boone (90 points, Editors’ Choice) calls it “herbal in cedar” and “simply layered,” noting “a thickness of tannin and oak” while emphasizing that the “mouthfeel [is] substantial yet smooth.” Boone writes that “black fruit speaks loudest—a mix of black cherry, blueberry and blackberry jam,” placing the wine squarely in a ripe, modern Sonoma Cabernet register without suggesting heaviness.

The vintage context supports that profile: 2014 in Sonoma was widely regarded as a strong year for Cabernet, with steady warmth and lower yields contributing to concentration.

Technical details vary by source on alcohol, with one listing 13.5% ABV and Wine Enthusiast reporting 14.3%; either way, it fits the style’s expected range. Residual sugar is reported at 1.8 g/L, keeping the finish in dry territory. Overall, Boone’s 90-point review stands out as an excellent endorsement for a Cabernet that leans on dark fruit, cedar-tinged structure, and a smooth, substantial feel.