2022 Arietta Quartet, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Beaujolais smooth and elegant on the

smooth and elegant on the palate

Aromas of confit cherries

herbs and wet river stones

I was prepared for more overt ripeness but instead was greeted by a delightful mineral note of graphite or lead pencil that gives much needed contouring to this full-bodied Tuscan red

It’s scented of Luxardo cherries and blueberries with detailed nuances of violet

2022 Arietta Quartet, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Beaujolais smooth and elegant on theWINEMAKER NOTES: Overall, the aromatic impression is one of ripe fruits, orange blossom, nutmeg, pan grille, and mocha. Aging for 20 months in French oak barrels, 21% of which were new, rounded the tannins and added to the depth and charm of the wine. Crafted to be enjoyed in its youth, this wine will still age for many years, gaining layers and softening in texture along the way. Blend: Blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6%