2018 Arietta, St. Helena, CA Arietta "Quartet" Red Blend

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Score 92/100 · Drink 2021-2036, Jeb Dunnuck, Jan 2021

Functioning as the second wine of this estate, the 2018 Red Wine Quartet checks in as 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, and the remaining 1% Petit Verdot. Lots of red and black fruits, leafy herbs, spring flowers, and sandalwood notes emerge from the glass, and on the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied and has a supple, elegant, seamless texture as well as nicely integrated acidity and just a great finish. It’s undeniably delicious today yet should evolve gracefully for 10-15 years in cold cellars.

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92
92/100

Jeb Dunnuck

92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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92 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Drink 2020-2028, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2021

The 2018 Red Blend Quartet is plump, juicy and forward, all of which make it an absolute joy to taste now. Black cherry, plum, mocha, chocolate, spice and licorice flesh out in this succulent red blend from Arietta. Bright floral notes and a kick of red fruit liven up the finish.

90 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 90/100 · Drink 2020-2030, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Nov 2020

A blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Quartet offers up expressive scents of stewed plums, warm cassis, boysenberries and blackberry preserves with hints of sautéed herbs, spice cake and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a racy backbone and rounded tannins that support the baked berry flavors, finishing on a savory, dried herbs note.

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Arietta, St. Helena, CA
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Red

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