Tetra
2009 Red Wine
"ARTET"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 20
Vintage: 2009
Tetra
Red Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
We conceived this Premiere Napa Valley blend
to flaunt the dramatic performance of Petit
Verdot from the 2009 vintage. Customarily
added as a “pinch,” so impressive was this
Petit Verdot that our Meritage blend contains
an unheard-of 25%. ARTET is a harmonious
fusion of four: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc from elite
Napa Valley vineyards, designed and sustainably
farmed by the Bill Hill team.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.65000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Patrick Mahaney
Winemaker, Tetra
As winemaker for Prime Solum, Patrick Mahaney oversees all aspects of wine production. With extensive winemaking experience in Napa valley and around the world, Mahaney is well equipped to create intense yet balanced wines with true Napa Valley character. Before coming to Prime Solum, Patrick spent over 20 year at Mondavi where he was one of the most senior winemakers. Additionally, Patrick has a strong educational background that includes a degree in enology from University of California, Davis.
Country born: United States
Education: University of California, Davis with a BS in Biochemistry.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Let the fruit show the way!
Fireside Cellars
1421 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica CA 90403
310-393-2888
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Fireside Cellars:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bougetz Cellars | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 22 (2018) | |
| Adler Deutsch Vineyard | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | ADV | 17 (2013) |
| Benessere Vineyards | 2009 | Red Wine | St. Helena | "Last Man Standing" | 15 (2011) |
| Tetra | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | ARTET | 15 (2011) |
| Swanson Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| von Strasser Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Rudy's Choice | 14 (2010) |
| Cardinale | 2005 | Merlot | Howell Mountain | 11 (2007) | |
| Carter Cellars | 2006 | 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Etude | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill | 11 (2007) |
| Frog's Leap | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Rutherford | 11 (2007) |
| Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Callum's Select | 11 (2007) |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Destiny and Fortune Block 8 Estate Bottled | 11 (2007) |
| StoneFly Vineyard | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 11 (2007) | |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Red Soils Red | 11 (2007) |
| Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vista East | 10 (2006) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premier Napa Valley | 10 (2006) |
| Groth Vineyards and Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 9 (2005) | |
| Phelan Vineyard | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) |
Winery Distribution
Tetra is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.