Arietta

Quartet Merlot Cabernet Franc

9.2277 ratings
9.144 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Paco Suro

Solid. Youthful. Fruit and some “punch”.

Solid. Youthful. Fruit and some “punch”.

Aug 14th, 2022
Rob Brobst III

My rating might change from the PNP rating.... Hang on people 🤣🤣🤷🏽‍♂️🍷

My rating might change from the PNP rating.... Hang on people 🤣🤣🤷🏽‍♂️🍷

Jan 17th, 2020
Mike Coffey

Independent Wine Consultant & Sommelier

9.2

Needs plenty of time to open but, once it does she is beautiful.

Needs plenty of time to open but, once it does she is beautiful.

Feb 9th, 2018
Ron R
9.3

ABreu fruit. This has shed its puppy-fat. Much more ethereal presentation. Lovely cedar notes, complemented by lightly roasted coffee.
On the palette, the wine is clean and pure. Nice density with oodles of barrel toast. Ripe black cherry fruit act as a perfect counter-point. Beautiful tannins with bright acidity. Very enjoyable.

ABreu fruit. This has shed its puppy-fat. Much more ethereal presentation. Lovely cedar notes, complemented by lightly roasted coffee.
On the palette, the wine is clean and pure. Nice density with oodles of barrel toast. Ripe black cherry fruit act as a perfect counter-point. Beautiful tannins with bright acidity. Very enjoyable.

Sep 13th, 2017
Ron R
9.1

A blend of four Bdx varietals. So contemporary and dense on the nose. Huge presentation on the palette. Classic blue and blacks fruits, with a massive, opulent finish.

A blend of four Bdx varietals. So contemporary and dense on the nose. Huge presentation on the palette. Classic blue and blacks fruits, with a massive, opulent finish.

Sep 13th, 2017
Stefan Dolhain

2007 vintage. Arietta's "entry level" Bordeaux blend from David Abreu's Howell Mountain vineyard, blended with remains of his Hudson vineyard (at the time). 51% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Intense perfume with big black fruit, pencil lead, cedar wood and a gentle touch of vanilla. Full-bodied with layers of rich dark fruit, subtle spices, fresh balancing acidity and a long mineral finish. Very impressive indeed.

2007 vintage. Arietta's "entry level" Bordeaux blend from David Abreu's Howell Mountain vineyard, blended with remains of his Hudson vineyard (at the time). 51% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Intense perfume with big black fruit, pencil lead, cedar wood and a gentle touch of vanilla. Full-bodied with layers of rich dark fruit, subtle spices, fresh balancing acidity and a long mineral finish. Very impressive indeed.

Aug 31st, 2017
Zach Cherry

Account Manager Worldwide Wine & Spirits

8.9

2013 Vintage. Decent wine that had pretty good balance between fruit and nonfruit notes. Dark, rich but with pencil shaving and grainy tannins. Good, but was lacking a "wow" factor. Don't think it earns its price tag.

2013 Vintage. Decent wine that had pretty good balance between fruit and nonfruit notes. Dark, rich but with pencil shaving and grainy tannins. Good, but was lacking a "wow" factor. Don't think it earns its price tag.

1 person found it helpfulSep 28th, 2016
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

My 3000th wine here in 2 years and 9 months!

My 3000th wine here in 2 years and 9 months!

1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2015
Olya S. Troxel

Cabernet based blend. Dark cherry, blueberry, dark chocolate, cedar, earth, roasted coffee beans, pencil shavings. Great complexity, elegant, well-balanced. Med+ body, smooth on the palate. Excellent mix of 2 styles: Napa fruit based Cab blend and typical earthy Bordeaux blend. Consistent quality of Arietta wines!

Cabernet based blend. Dark cherry, blueberry, dark chocolate, cedar, earth, roasted coffee beans, pencil shavings. Great complexity, elegant, well-balanced. Med+ body, smooth on the palate. Excellent mix of 2 styles: Napa fruit based Cab blend and typical earthy Bordeaux blend. Consistent quality of Arietta wines!

1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2015
Will Atkinson

Massive. Will remove enamel from teeth. This will be amazing in a decade.

Massive. Will remove enamel from teeth. This will be amazing in a decade.

Nov 4th, 2015