2021 Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon

Aromas of blue fruit, crème de cassis, and violet integrate with sophisticated notes of graphite, cedar, and crushed stones. The palate is full-bodied and supple, featuring a seamless texture and a dense core of blackberry and plum. A fine mineral tension and polished tannins provide a long, graceful finish that emphasizes elegance over sheer power.

The winemaking team, led by Andy Erickson, utilizes a classic Bordeaux-style approach for this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. In the cellar, the grapes undergo a cold soak followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts. The wine matures for 22 months in French oak barrels, approximately 60% of which are new, to ensure a structural framework that is refined and integrated rather than dominant. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve the natural depth and aromatic nuances of the fruit.

The fruit is primarily sourced from several prestigious, sustainably farmed sites in the Coombsville and St. Helena AVAs of Napa Valley. The Coombsville component is defined by its cool, maritime-influenced climate and volcanic ash soils, which provide the wine's characteristic blue fruit and acidity. These cooler parcels are balanced by the warmth of the St. Helena sites, where gravelly loam soils contribute to the plush mid-palate and structural ripeness that define this quintessential Napa Cabernet.