Mission Codename Lightning in a bottle
As Spies we trade in secrets and confidential information. But Arcana is different… the very name implies a profundity that can be fathomed by but a handful of souls.
But one thing as clear as the amazed look and Agent Cru’s face when he tasted this? The absolute unmatched value on display. Full-bodied and intense enough for the most die-hard Cab love. Nuanced and complex in a way that affirms why the world’s most famous Reds are blends. This has it all.
And the best part? Nobody needs to know you only paid less than $30 for this 93 POINT powerhouse Napa Red.
Maybe it’s better to just let them think you paid the full $125.
After all, they probably don’t let you ship wine to the loony bin - which is where you’ll be if you try to explain what you paid to the average non-Operative.
So first, secure as much as you can. And then come back for the details - because although murky and opaque, one indisputable fact is this: you’re looking at one of the best deals on a Napa wine from arguably the best Napa vintage in history.
Normally, we LOVE mysteries, being Spies and all…but this stays true to its name. There is NO information on this winery available. Our source was tight lipped about it, offering up nothing despite our persuasive charm. Mountain fruit, they murmured. And something about expensive French oak. But otherwise, details were not forthcoming.
As the bottle went around the table, we could already tell it was something special. DEEP and INKY, showing a juicy ripeness without sacrificing freshness. Overflowing with black cherry and blackberry! Notes of baking chocolate, toasted vanilla, and just the right amount of earthy licorice to spark intrigue. It’s dense, full-bodied, and muscular yet supple, nimble, and suave. Once you pop the first bottle, it’s going to be hard to keep your hands off your other bottles.
One detail that’s plain and clear in this whole story is the LEGENDARY 2023 vintage. “As the fruit began rolling in across the valley, there were whispers of a ‘once in a lifetime’ vintage.” reports The Wine Independent. “Having tasted hundreds of 2023 barrel samples by now and comparing these to all Napa vintages I’ve tasted going back through the 1960s, they might just be right.”
Whatever secrets this bottle holds, it proves that, sometimes, it’s better not to ask. Just ENJOY! And at a crushing 77% OFF back up the truck and load it up by the case.
93 Points – Decanter “This blend of 35% Cabernet Franc, 30% Malbec, 20% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon delivers ripe red and black fruit alongside elegant oak spices, warm toasted baking spice character, dark chocolate, and graphite minerality. Structured, robust tannins frame the palate, leading to a long, full-bodied finish. Drink 2025-2030.”
What the Winery Says
2023 Napa Valley Red Wine
- Winemaker
- Redacted
- Varietals
- 35% Cab Franc, 30% Malbec, 20% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot, 2% Cab Sauv (according to Decanter)
- Vintage
- 2023
- Alcohol
- 15.6%
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Aging
- 20 months
- Barrels
- 20% new French oak
About the Winery
Arcana