Ark Vineyard is one of Hundred Acre’s most celebrated and sought-after bottlings, sourced from a single, elite vineyard site that has become synonymous with the estate’s cult status. Produced in extremely limited quantities, this wine represents a pinnacle expression of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, defined by extraordinary concentration, power and long-term ageing potential.
The Ark Vineyard is prized for its low-yielding vines and favourable terroir, delivering fruit of exceptional density and ripeness. The site contributes to the wine’s signature profile of richness and structural authority, forming the backbone of a Cabernet that is unapologetically bold while retaining balance and definition at the highest level.
Aromatically, the wine typically shows an intense spectrum of blackcurrant, cassis and dark plum, layered with notes of graphite, espresso, dark chocolate and sweet spice. The palate is massively structured, with a dense, muscular core of fruit framed by firm yet polished tannins and supporting acidity that carries the wine through an extraordinarily long, resonant finish.
Winemaking at Hundred Acre prioritises maximising extraction, texture and longevity. Extended macerations and significant new oak are employed to build depth and complexity, resulting in a Cabernet Sauvignon that is designed for decades of evolution in bottle rather than early accessibility.
For collectors, Hundred Acre Ark Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a benchmark cult Napa wine, regularly achieving top critical acclaim and commanding strong demand on the secondary market. It is a bottle defined by scale, rarity and longevity — a true trophy wine for collectors seeking the most powerful expressions of Napa Valley Cabernet.
