Arrow Creek

Arrow Creek’s wines are sourced from California’s coastal vineyards, primarily in the San Joaquin Valley, producing classically structured wines of intense fruit and supple finish. The winery produces single variety wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir and Merlot, as well as sweet red and white blends and a red Meritage.

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Arrow Creek 2009 Coastal Series Chardonnay

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Price $18

It’s all here, the ripe tropical fruit, the smoky oak, the buttered toast and vanilla and cream. Hits that Chardonnay sweet spot with pinpoint accuracy. — S.H. (3/1/2011)

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Arrow Creek 2010 Coastal Series Pinot Noir

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A sound introductory Pinot Noir, showing proper silkiness and spicy flavors of cherries and cola. Easy to drink, with no obvious faults. — S.H. (12/31/2011)

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Arrow Creek 2004 Pinot Grigio

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Price $10

Refreshingly fruity and crisp in acids, this vibrant PG is really easy to savor. It’s filled with apple, citrus, peach, fig and honeydew flavors that finish long and spicy, with a slightly honeyed sweetness. — S.H. (4/1/2006)

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Arrow Creek 2011 Coastal Series Pinot Grigio

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Price $18

A good Pinot Grigio if you’re looking for something off-dry. It’s crisp in acidity, with sugary orange, pear and lime flavors. Easy to drink with Vietnamese, Thai, Ethiopian, Indian or other such ethnic fare based on chicken or lamb. — S.H. (5/1/2013)

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Arrow Creek 2005 Vintner's Selection Merlot

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Price $10

Pretty generic-tasting but basically good, a dry red wine with considerable tannins and acids that frame herbal cherry flavors. — S.H. (2/1/2008)

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Arrow Creek 2007 Coastal Series Chardonnay

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Price $13

A pretty nice Chardonnay at an affordable price. Dry and crisp, it shows pleasant flavors of pineapples, pears, peaches, vanilla and buttercream. — S.H. (8/1/2009)

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Arrow Creek 2007 Coastal Series Meritage

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Price $15

A little bitter and raw, with irregular tannins and a green edge of mint to the cherries and blackberries. Drink this country-style wine with simple fare. — S.H. (8/1/2009)

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Arrow Creek 2008 Coastal Series Meritage

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Price $18

A pretty good wine, with blackberry, cherry and currant flavors, and some smoky oak. Nice and dry, with smooth tannins, it’s a decent sipper. — S.H. (10/1/2010)

Most Reviewed Designations

Coastal Series Coastal Series Sweet Sweet Red Coastal Series Vintner's Selection

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Meritage Merlot Pinot Grigio Pinot Noir Red Blend White Blend

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