An outrageously-delicious + refreshing wine that delights with power and elegance. The bouquet is dominated by dazzling aromas of lemon oil, honeysuckle and passion fruit. The creamy palate showcases exotic flavors of papaya, honeydew melon, hibiscus, and a subtle hint of toasted oak. There’s a lot to love here; a refreshing thriller you’ll find yourself opening bottle after bottle.

Arkenstone Winery

Raised in Northern California and Minnesota, respectively, both Ron and Susan Krausz
had their feet firmly planted in California soil in 1988 when they purchased the Howell
Mountain property that was to become Arkenstone.

After living and working in Berkeley and the Northern California peninsula, Ron and
Susan felt drawn to St. Helena, with its tightly knit community and agricultural roots.
Visits to the area and the fortuitous availability of the Howell Mountain property led
them to the purchase that would change their lives. With a young family in tow, they
moved to the Valley and carried on with their careers, as ideas for the potential of the
property began to build in their minds.

Following the urging of a good friend steeped in the wine business, Ron and Susan had
the property evaluated in the early 1990s by an internationally respected vineyard
consultant from New Zealand. When the consultant raved about the potential for
growing very high quality grapes, and strongly suggested planting vineyard, Ron and
Susan, with the knowledge that this would require a long-term commitment and a
radical change in their lives, had to take a step back and reevaluate. Further exploration
of other Howell Mountain wineries (and having heartily enjoyed their Howell Mountain
neighbors stunning wines over the years) assured them that the investment, while by
necessity needing to unfold slowly, would be well worthwhile.

With guidance from friends and experts, including early vineyard consultation, Ron and
Susan, along with an incredibly dedicated team, spent the next 20 plus years, with great
thought and care, planning what is now Arkenstone Estate Winery.