Arietta

Quartet Merlot Cabernet Franc

9.147 ratings

9.06 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

9.4

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

Shane M. Nicholson

9.3

A symphony in my mouth. Pun very much intended

A symphony in my mouth. Pun very much intended

Sep 26th, 2015

Sommelier Kokkari, Evvia Estatorios

8.1

Contrived label. They're NOT Bordeaux... Tasty new world bordelaise blend.

Contrived label. They're NOT Bordeaux... Tasty new world bordelaise blend.

Sep 19th, 2014

9.1

Simply delicious —- especially after a breathe.

Simply delicious —- especially after a breathe.

Jul 7th, 2018

9.2

Really nice blend. Enjoyed it

Really nice blend. Enjoyed it

Jul 4th, 2017

8.8

A little hot, good fruit, just not fully in balance

A little hot, good fruit, just not fully in balance

Dec 26th, 2016

9.2

Smooth and excellent structure. Great fruit components. Long finish.

Smooth and excellent structure. Great fruit components. Long finish.

Nov 25th, 2016

9.4

Jammy. Love it!

Jammy. Love it!

Feb 5th, 2016

After caviar lunch at Blue invited to join owner of Arietta for impromptu tasting of his wines....

After caviar lunch at Blue invited to join owner of Arietta for impromptu tasting of his wines....

Jan 24th, 2018

9.1

John had this 6 years ago

John had this 6 years ago

Mar 12th, 2019