22 Wine Reviews Found

  • Winery: Arietta
96 Points

Arietta Cabernet Blend Quartet 2013

The Arietta Quartet tastes more expensive than it actually is. This opulent Bordeaux-style blend is an incredibly intense and serious wine. 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, blueberry, and caramel complemented by creamy... Read Full Review
96 Points

Arietta Cabernet Blend 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. Read Full Review
96+ Points

Arietta Cabernet Blend Quartet 2017

This new 2017 release is another impressive blend that includes a ‘Quartet’ of grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot) and sensational notes of cassis, blackberry, mocha and caramel complemented by creamy vanilla oak on the memorable finish. Enjoy tonight after decanting for a distinguished experience we expect to mature gracefully through 2027. Read Full Review
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Arietta Cabernet Blend Quartet 2018

Once again, Quartet is a sumptuous blend of four varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot all combine for a harmonious (pun intended) experience guaranteed to thrill the senses. Vivid fresh fruit and exotic spices combine to create a dense, ripe, and full-bodied Cabernet blend that tastes quite serious (i.e. reminiscent of big... Read Full Review
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Arietta Cabernet Blend Quartet 2022

Quartet is always one of Napa Valley’s tastiest Cabernet treasures under $100 and this upcoming 2021 edition is another winner with luxurious notes of spices and intense ripe dark fruit (black cherry, blueberry) plus hints of dark cocoa on the spicy finish. Full-bodied and open on the palate, but with satisfying firmness, chewy tannins and... Read Full Review
97+ Points

Arietta Merlot Hudson Reserve 2016

Dark and daring, this concentrated and velvety wine is astonishingly impressive, with notes of cocoa, dark cherry, cardamom, allspice, and violets leading to a full bodied mouthfeel, rich in plum, currant, espresso, and hints of savory sage and white pepper towards the long finish. Trust us when we say this is a truly captivating Napa... Read Full Review
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Arietta Sauvignon Blanc On the White Keys 2023

We LOVE this racy new Sauvignon Blanc. Reminds us of a dream combination of Napa’s finest (Eisele Estate) or even Sancerre (Vacheron) with a bit more intense citrus notes. The flashy finish features a touch of vanilla oak that will offer a superb pairing with savory menus featuring roast chicken or seafood. Read Full Review