Arietta Cabernet Blend Napa Quartet 2014
Copious quantities of exotic spices and intense fruit launch from the glass. Dense, ripe, and full-bodied, with plush tannins, this magnificent effort displays a core of cassis, blackberry, mocha and caramel complemented by creamy vanilla oak on the prodigious finish. Enjoy tonight after decanting for a distinguished experience we expect to mature gracefully through 2025.
Arietta Winery
Arietta, an ultra-premium Napa winery specializing in limited production Bordeaux-style blends, is owned by wine specialist and auctioneer Fritz Hatton and his wife Caren. One of America’s most celebrated winemakers, Andy Erickson, crafts the Arietta wines from carefully chosen blocks in the cooler climates of Napa Valley. The Arietta wine portfolio currently consists of four red wines—H Block Hudson, Variation One, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Quartet—and one white wine, On The White Keys.
The Wine
- Winery Arietta
- Vintage 2014
- Varietal Cabernet Blend
- Style Boutique
- Winemaker Andy Erickson
- Production Boutique
Locale
- Country USA
- State California
- Region Napa Valley
Cellar Notes
- Aromatics Blackberry, Cassis, Ripe Fruit
- Tasting Notes Blackberry, Caramel, Cassis, Mocha
- Food Pairings Beef Bourguignon, Braised Pork Shanks, Smoked Tri-Tip
- Aging 2016-2025
Ratings
- Our Rating 95 - Classic