Arietta, Napa Valley, Variation One, Red 2001 STORAGE He continues his family’s practice

He continues his family’s practice of whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts

with a complex bouquet of pear

Clear at the rim but no transitionary bricking

and a decadent

It’s medium-bodied with creamy

Arietta, Napa Valley, Variation One, Red 2001 STORAGE He continues his family’s practiceInto Neck; lightly nicked label edge 93 Points CellarTracker Member Deep ruby color. Still plenty of fruit with hints of blackberry and cherry with a bit of vanilla and the start of an earthy flavor. 10 19 2023 94 Points CellarTracker Member double decanted 2 hours before drinking. Still a very big wine, with lots of coconut butter and vanilla, really sweet, a bit of leather. Beautiful fragrance and also on the palate. 3 3 2023 91 Points CellarTracker