Arietta
2023 Red Table Wine
"Lot 88-111"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 10
Vintage: 2023
Arietta
Red Table Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Unique blend of Arietta's two rare Reserve wines: Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Keys and Merlot 111
- Barrel selection by winemaker Andy Erickson
- Extra eight months in barrel, aging 28 months total
- 100% new French oak
Description
Over the last 15 years, Arietta has developed three "Reserve" wines, for which we select and isolate a portion of the fruit in the winery to achieve wines of greater intensity and longevity without sacrificing balance. Here we blend for the first time ever Arietta's two Reserve Red Wines - the Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon "88 Keys" with the Arietta Merlot "One Eleven" - both raised in 100% new French oak and given extended aging in barrel for 28 months.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- 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.
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.