Arietta Wines lunch with owner Fritz. We were able to taste through some current releases as well as some reserve wines Fritz brought with him personally. A treat to enjoy these Andy Erickson wines!
Definitely the most fun wine on the table. Merlot and Syrah blend. I believe this is around the time John Kongsgaard was leaving and Andy Erickson was arriving. Quite wild, and both sweet and savory. Black cherry tart, peppercorn crusted rhubarb, red licorice, and a sweet smoke to the nose. Tangy red fruits, espresso and cocoa bits on the palate with a finish that shows tea leaf and fig. Delicious!
Arietta Wines lunch with owner Fritz. We were able to taste through some current releases as well as some reserve wines Fritz brought with him personally. A treat to enjoy these Andy Erickson wines!
Definitely the most fun wine on the table. Merlot and Syrah blend. I believe this is around the time John Kongsgaard was leaving and Andy Erickson was arriving. Quite wild, and both sweet and savory. Black cherry tart, peppercorn crusted rhubarb, red licorice, and a sweet smoke to the nose. Tangy red fruits, espresso and cocoa bits on the palate with a finish that shows tea leaf and fig. Delicious!
Nov 23rd, 2019
2007 vintage. Deep garnet, slight brown hues. Blackfuit, plum, cassis, pepper, smoke, cedar notes, tannins. Full bodied, long finish.
2007 vintage. Deep garnet, slight brown hues. Blackfuit, plum, cassis, pepper, smoke, cedar notes, tannins. Full bodied, long finish.
May 1st, 2017
Interesting blend. The Syrah definitely brought the smoky, bacon and dark fruit, while the Merlot adds some roundness.
Interesting blend. The Syrah definitely brought the smoky, bacon and dark fruit, while the Merlot adds some roundness.
Jun 6th, 2015
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
