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Arietta Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
A fantastic new top Napa Cabernet from Arietta and former Screaming Eagle winemaker Andy Erickson. Limited. 91 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is a polished, elegant wine. Medium in body, the 2014 graces the palate with bright red stone fruit and floral nuances. The new oak still needs time to integrate, so I would give the 2014 at least another year or two in bottle. It will be interesting to see if the 2014 gains weight in bottle. Today, it is decidedly on the lighter side of things, even within the context of the vintage... ...This is the finest and most complete set of wines I can remember tasting from Arietta. Proprietor Fritz Hatton and winemaker Andy Erickson seem to have reached a new level of quality with the 2012s and 2013s, both of which are brilliant. This is a fabulous showing from top to bottom."
Ratings on Delectable
Robin Gerber 
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Poured one glass four days ago, popped in the fridge, and finished tonight. Truly amazing how well it opened up which shows how well it will age. Rich, pretty, and very balanced. All Coombsville fruit.
Poured one glass four days ago, popped in the fridge, and finished tonight. Truly amazing how well it opened up which shows how well it will age. Rich, pretty, and very balanced. All Coombsville fruit.
9.6
David L
14' Exceptional, Needs a bit of time.
14' Exceptional, Needs a bit of time.
9.4
Ron R
Wow, this is already firing on all cylinders. Muted nose, but the expression in the mouth is intense. Superb texture and mouthfeel. Layer after layer of flavors. This is a brilliant 14 example...
Wow, this is already firing on all cylinders. Muted nose, but the expression in the mouth is intense. Superb texture and mouthfeel. Layer after layer of flavors. This is a brilliant 14 example...
9.5
Chris Mitchell
Big, richly textured Cab, great tannin integration for such a young wine.
Big, richly textured Cab, great tannin integration for such a young wine.
9.5
Dawn E.
Celebration wine! Looking back at this past year so many things to be grateful for given the atmosphere of...well let's say a lot! I chose this wine because both of my kids are musical! Son...viola; daughter chorus (soprano one). Love classical music. Celebrating my daughter's marriage, reduced as it was..Pandemic woes. Two days later we moved my son to start a 6 month. Contract position in the Biomedical field which landed him a permanent position that he loves! I retired! No regrets. Celebrating my daughter in her 3rd yr..Master's program at Iowa for Audiology ( AuD). Getting ready to start her 4rth entire yr. Externship at Yale New Haven Connecticut Hospital. Grateful that her husband is able to take his job with him! So proud of them! This wine despite the musical notations for its selection is absolutely amazing! Fruit..earth..acidity..structure is gorgeous and is drinking really well now! Huge smile stuck on my face!
Celebration wine! Looking back at this past year so many things to be grateful for given the atmosphere of...well let's say a lot! I chose this wine because both of my kids are musical! Son...viola; daughter chorus (soprano one). Love classical music. Celebrating my daughter's marriage, reduced as it was..Pandemic woes. Two days later we moved my son to start a 6 month. Contract position in the Biomedical field which landed him a permanent position that he loves! I retired! No regrets. Celebrating my daughter in her 3rd yr..Master's program at Iowa for Audiology ( AuD). Getting ready to start her 4rth entire yr. Externship at Yale New Haven Connecticut Hospital. Grateful that her husband is able to take his job with him! So proud of them! This wine despite the musical notations for its selection is absolutely amazing! Fruit..earth..acidity..structure is gorgeous and is drinking really well now! Huge smile stuck on my face!
9.4Chris Mitchell
Big, rich, velvety tannins. Delicious!
Big, rich, velvety tannins. Delicious!
9.5
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