2021 Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon
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From the cooler southern end of the valley. 20 months in French oak, 69% new. 291 cases produced. Very deep blackish crimson. Intense charcoal/mineral nose followed by sumptuous fruit and ripe tannins. The alcohol is just a little bit obvious on the non-lingering finish but this has been made by a sensitive hand. And has considerable potential for future development. (JR)
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From Coombsville. 20 months in French oak, 69% new. 291 cases produced. Deep purple. Minty black-fruited nose with lovely freshness. Layered fine sandy tannin, concentrated fruit, crisp acidity and spice. Mid weight with excellent oak integration. (SCJ)
Sourced from the Meteor Vineyard in Coombsville and made under the watchful eye of Andy Erickson, Arietta's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon starts with gentle herbal notes, adds masses of cassis and black cherries, then hints of vanilla and cedar. It's medium to full-bodied, concentrated yet silky, soft, smooth and elegant—not a huge blockbuster, but it's charming and harmonious, with a wash of softly dusty tannins on the finish.
The star of the show is the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, a stunningly pure, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon that comes from two vineyards in the Coombsville appellation. Reminding me of a great vintage of Ch teau Mouton Rothschild with its broad, expansive texture, this inky-hued beauty has tons of ripe black fruits, notes of leafy herbs, tobacco, and cedar pencil, ripe tannins, a stacked mid-palate, and one heck of a great finish. Hide bottles for 4-5 years if you can, and it will drink brilliantly over the following 15-20 years.