Arietta
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Concertmaster"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 24 | Lot No. 55
Vintage: 2018
Arietta
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- The absolute apex of Arietta’s Cabernet Sauvignon program, directed by winemaker Andy Erickson
- Drawn from the best of the four barrels selected for Arietta’s top Cabernet Sauvignon, 88 Keys
- 100% Clone 337 Cabernet Sauvignon from Arietta’s 1.7-acre block in the heart of the Coombsville nested appellation
- Aging 28 months in 100% new French oak
Description
We inaugurated the Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Keys program in the 2010 vintage to explore the boundaries of aromatic breadth and depth without over ripeness in cooler climate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coombsville nested appellation. We limit production to the four best barrels. For this Premiere Napa Valley wine, Arietta "Concertmaster" 2018, before bottling we isolated and tweaked a quarter barrel, giving it the leadership position in the Arietta orchestra.
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 KV Mart:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arietta | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Concertmaster | 24 (2020) |
| Terra Valentine | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Earth, Sea and Sky | 23 (2019) |
| Tamber Bey | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 22 (2018) | |
| Raymond Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Masquerade | 21 (2017) |
| Krupp Brothers | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Doctor's Orders | 18 (2014) |
| Boeschen Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 16 (2012) | |
| Heitz Wine Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
| Long Meadow Ranch Winery | 2008 | Petite Sirah | Rutherford | Spice Rack | 14 (2010) |
| Soñador Cellars | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Dream Weaver | 14 (2010) |
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.