Sure, people today can admire Bill Arbios and his winemaking resume. The folks at Arbios focus on letting the fruit speak through the wine, without much meddling, and it shines through.
But seriously. Close your eyes. Imagine you’re aboard a solar monitoring station, or a lab deep underneath the crust of the earth. And suddenly Superman crashes in screaming something like, “IT’S OVER, ARBIOS! I’M HERE TO STOP YOUR DASTARDLY SCHEME!” And then Arbios (who will later be retconned into a self-aware android) can cackle and fire some kind of kryptonite death laser at him.
So we're glad Bill Arbios went into this line of work.
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Arbios Cellars produces only one wine - made from 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sustainably grown on our mountain top vineyard in the Alexander Valley of Sonoma County. Arbios Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from estate fruit in classic Bordeaux style to have moderate alcohol and good fruit character. Although Bill has a successful track record crafting blended wines, he prefers the challenges and artistry that go into making our wine from a single vineyard.
You are guaranteed to receive the following:
2006 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
91 Points - Gilbert & Gaillard
Silver Medal - 2011 California State Fair Wine Competition
Silver Medal - 2011 Sonoma-Marin Fair Competition
Silver Medal - 2011 San Francisco Intl. Wine Competition
The wine’s color is deep garnet with purple hues – classic Cabernet color. Plum and berry aromas are followed by spice, cedar and cassis notes. Dried red cherries, pomegranate and plum flavors are complemented by hints of vanilla and pie spices. The wine is soft, full and rich; well balanced with nice, ripe tannins.
2010 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
Gold Medal - 2015 North of the Gate Competition
Gold Medal - 2015 Cabernet Shootout
Gold Medal - 2014 International Wine Channel Awards
The wine’s color is deep garnet with purple hues – classic Cabernet color. Cherry, pomegranate, plum and berry aromas are followed by scents of cassis and cigar box. Dried red cherries, wild blackberry and plum flavors are complemented by hints of dark chocolate and vanilla on the finish. The wine is soft, full and rich; well balanced with good acidity and soft mouth filling tannins.
You have the potential to receive one (1) of the following for your remaining bottle (Randomly Selected):
2009 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
The wine’s color is deep garnet with purple hues – classic Cabernet color. Plum and berry aromas are followed by spice, cedar and cassis notes. Dried red cherries, pomegranate and plum flavors are complemented by hints of vanilla and pie spices. The wine is soft, full and rich; well balanced with nice, ripe tannins.
2005 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
The 2005 Arbios Cabernet is deep garnet in color with rich purple overtones. Aromas of violets, raspberry and plum are accented by vanilla, cedar, spice and hazelnuts. Generous blackberry and sour cherry flavors fill the mouth, followed by hints of clove and vanilla. The wine is supple with a nice medium bodied structure, moderate tannins, balanced acidity and long finish.
2004 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
The 2004 Arbios Cabernet is classic ruby red in color with purple highlights. Berry, cherry and plum aromas are followed by hints of clove, allspice and vanilla. The cherry is also woven into the wine’s flavor and is complemented by notes of toffee and forest floor. The wine is dry and soft with moderate acid. The wine is full bodied with round full tannins.
2003 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
On a par with recent vintages, this Cab is soft and pleasant, with ripe cherry, blackberry, raspberry and herb flavors that are well oaked.
2002 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
The 2002 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is deep purple in color with garnet hues and violet highlights. An earthy aroma is accented with scents of cedar, violets and sage. Bright flavors of bing cherries and rich, warm vanilla blend easily on the palate. Arbios is full bodied, smooth and balanced. Two years in French oak give the wine a toasty character and the tannins are well integrated. The wine is ready to drink now and will keep for ten years or more.
2001 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
Complex and powerful, with fine balance to the layered currant, black cherry and sage nuances. Toasty oak, green olive and ripe, integrated tannins accent the full body and long finish.
2000 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
The 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon is graceful, with fine balance to the currant, cherry, and roasted herb nuances. The texture is soft and luscious, with rich, fine tannins.
1999 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
The 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon starts with aromas of black cherries and green olives. The nice fruit-earth balance is enjoyable through the lingering rich finish.
1998 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
These grapes were picked the day before Thanksgiving letting them ripen more fully than many other producers in this vintage. The extra hang time allowed the complex aroma of this wine to develop and express more fully the terroir of this mountaintop vineyard. The Cabernet has elegant balance, is approachable, and is full and soft in the mouth.
1996 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
The 1996 Arbios Cabernet is a muscular wine, packed with smoky oak and bacon flavors. The fruit comes through on the finish with hints of coffee, black currant, licorice and herbs. A rich entry leads to a big, medium bodied palate.
1995 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
The bouquet of the 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon is loaded with black cherries, plum and bright, red fruit. It is balanced with warmth from the new French oak barrels. Full-bodied and fully extracted the flavors are open and complex.
1993 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
1993 was the first vintage of Arbios Cabernet Sauvignon. It is ripe and intense with rich plum and cherry flavors and intriguing notes of olive and earth – a style that has been described as a cross between the new and old world.
You are guaranteed to receive the following:
2006 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2010 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
You have the potential to receive one (1) of the following for your remaining bottle (Randomly Selected):
2009 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2005 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2004 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2003 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2002 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2001 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2000 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
1999 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
1998 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
1996 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
1995 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
1993 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
You are guaranteed to receive the following:
2006 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2010 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
You have the potential to receive one (1) of the following for your remaining bottle (Randomly Selected):
2009 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2005 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2004 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2003 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2002 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2001 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
2000 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
1999 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
1998 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
1996 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
1995 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
1993 Arbios Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
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“Winemaking defines the essence of my life; transforming a challenge into a vision of elegance, grace and power.” - Bill Arbios
After a notable winemaking career with many prominent wineries, Bill Arbios fulfilled a longstanding dream of having his own label with the debut of Arbios Cellars in 1993. Arbios Cellars focuses on a single Bordeaux-style red wine, made from 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the acclaimed Alexander Valley of Sonoma County.
Placing the emphasis on the terroir, Bill believes in honoring the character of the fruit without over-manipulating the wine. The resulting wines are ripe and intense with rich plum and cherry flavors and intriguing notes of olive and earth – a style that has been described as a cross between the new and old world.
Arbios Cellars’ production has grown from a mere 125 cases of the 1993 vintage to approximately 3000 cases today. The wine is available in major U.S. markets with distribution in numerous high-end restaurants and retail shops. In 2000, Bill launched a second label, Praxis, from the Greek word for practice. These wines, priced about half that of the Arbios label, allow Bill to experiment and practice his craft with new varietals and different terroirs. Although Bill made his reputation making Meritage blended wines, all of the Arbios and Praxis wines emphasize terroir with more than half made from a single vineyard.
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