Arietta, Napa Valley, Variation One, Red 2001 Accessories exotic spices and inky crème

exotic spices and inky crème de cassis fruit power a deeply expressive Howell Mountain wine

These are reliable performers that are always worth a look

and almost sake-like in its umami texture

A delightfully ripe blackberry aroma joins notes of grilled portobello mushrooms

Arietta, Napa Valley, Variation One, Red 2001 Accessories exotic spices and inky crèmeInto 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