Arrow & Branch 'Right Bank' Red Blend 2021

Winemaking

Arrow & Branch crafts Right Bank–inspired blends that prioritize balance and elegance over extraction. The winemaking philosophy centers on allowing premium fruit from Napa Valley to express itself through restrained oak influence and careful tannin management, resulting in wines built for the cellar yet approachable in their youth.

Tasting Notes

This Right Bank blend opens with aromas of ripe plum and blackberry, layered with subtle oak that frames rather than dominates. On the palate, you'll find a velvety richness anchored by well-integrated tannins, with flavors of cassis and mocha weaving through the dark fruit core. A whisper of violet adds complexity, while the long, elegant finish lingers with refined structure and lingering dark fruit—a wine that shows both immediate pleasure and aging potential.

Producer

Arrow & Branch is a boutique Napa Valley producer focused on crafting small-batch, age-worthy blends in the Bordeaux tradition. The estate emphasizes meticulous vineyard selection and winemaking precision, producing limited quantities of concentrated, structured wines designed to reflect the best of Napa's terroir.

Terroir

Napa Valley's diverse microclimates and well-drained volcanic and alluvial soils provide ideal conditions for Merlot-based blends. The region's warm days and cool nights allow for full phenolic ripeness while maintaining the freshness and structure essential to Right Bank–style wines, where Merlot's softness is complemented by Cabernet Franc's elegance.

Food Pairings

Try this blend alongside herb-crusted lamb chops with rosemary jus, or a pan-seared duck breast with cherry gastrique and roasted root vegetables. For a more relaxed pairing, it's equally at home with a prime ribeye and creamed mushrooms, where its velvety tannins and dark fruit notes complement the richness of the beef.