Arietta
2017 Merlot
"One Eleven"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 37
Vintage: 2017
Arietta
Merlot
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Single-block, single-vineyard Merlot from one of the finest sites in Napa: Hudson I Block
- Barrel selection from the three barrels chosen for Arietta’s new Reserve Merlot program
- From vines planted in 1986, now at peak performance
- Aging in 100% new French oak for 24 months—four months longer than other Arietta red wines
Description
Our "One Eleven" wine is drawn from the finest of the three barrels selected for Arietta's new "Artists' Reserve" Merlot program. The grapes are sourced from one of the finest Merlot blocks in all of Napa: the I Block on Lee Hudson's Ranch in the Los Carneros nested appellation. This fully mature block, planted in 1986, produces Merlot with extraordinary density and rich, chewy tannins. Holding the promise of a long evolution in bottle. Aged in 100 percent new French oak barrels for 24 months.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Andy Erickson
Winemaker, Arietta
Andy Erickson, Arietta's winemaker, is one of the most accomplished winemakers of his generation. After working at wineries in Napa and South America, he earned his Master’s Degree in Viticulture and Enology from the University of California, Davis, in 2000. Prior to joining Arietta in 2005, Erickson worked for Harlan Estate as assistant winemaker, and for Staglin as winemaker. Erickson’s first project for Arietta was the development of its first-ever white wine, Arietta On The White Keys. Erickson assumed control of winemaking at Arietta with the 2006 vintage. Erickson also makes wine for Favia, Dalla Valle, Ovid and Dancing Hares.
Country born: United States
Education: MS, Enology, UC Davis 2000
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My goal is to highlight the character of each of the unique vineyard sites with which I work.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from VinoConnect :
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arietta | 2017 | Merlot | Napa Valley | One Eleven | 23 (2019) |
| CONSTANT | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Single Block | 23 (2019) |
| Hudson Vineyards | 2017 | Chardonnay | Napa Valley | Laughing Lands | 23 (2019) |
| Viader Vineyards & Winery | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | A1 Block | 23 (2019) |
| Honig Vineyard & Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Campbell Hillside Cabernet | 22 (2018) |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2016 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | Best of the Bordeaux Blenders | 22 (2018) |
| Paradigm Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 22 (2018) |
Winery Distribution
Arietta is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.