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A 50-50 marriage of Cabernet Franc and Merlot from the well-farmed site in Carneros, this red opens in cedar, graphite and iron, with a dusty texture and enviable structure. Black currant, raspberry and anise combine around a softness and integration that endures.
Technical Details
- Blend50% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot, co-fermented
- WinemakerAndy Erikson
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationNapa Valley
- VineyardHudson Vineyard 'H' Block
- Farming MethodSustainable Practices
- OakFrench oak (67% new oak)
- Aging/Cooperage22 Months
- Production186 Cases cases
Arietta Red Blend H Block Hudson Vineyards Carneros Napa Valley 2017
Bordeaux Blends | US
WE94
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About the Producer
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.
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