{"product_id":"2023-arietta-quartet-napa-valley","title":"2023 Arietta Quartet Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"610\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"28\" data-start=\"4\"\u003e2023 Arietta Quartet\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Napa Valley's most compelling Bordeaux-style blends, offering the pedigree of a boutique cult producer at a price that remains remarkably accessible. Crafted by acclaimed winemaker \u003cstrong data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"220\"\u003eAndy Erickson\u003c\/strong\u003e (Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle, Ovid), Quartet combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot from some of Napa's finest vineyard sites. Unlike Arietta's flagship single-vineyard bottlings, Quartet is designed to be approachable in its youth while retaining the structure to reward a decade or more in the cellar. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"612\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage is beautifully expressive, opening with aromas of \u003cstrong data-end=\"747\" data-start=\"679\"\u003eblackcurrant, ripe blackberry, plum, violets, graphite and cedar\u003c\/strong\u003e, accented by hints of cocoa, tobacco leaf and baking spice. The palate is polished and energetic, balancing Napa's generous fruit with impressive freshness and precision. Fine-grained tannins frame layers of cassis, dark cherry, espresso and crushed stone, leading to a long, refined finish that is both savory and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1377\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003eThe cooler, longer 2023 growing season has given the wine exceptional balance, with vibrant acidity supporting its rich core of fruit. While delicious today with an hour of decanting, the wine has the structure to evolve gracefully over the next \u003cstrong data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1319\"\u003e12–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, gaining additional complexity and nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1662\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003ePerfect pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled ribeye, herb-crusted lamb, braised short ribs, duck breast with cherry reduction, or aged Gouda and Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"612\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"11\"\u003e1996\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"32\" data-start=\"21\"\u003eArietta\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Napa Valley's most respected small-production wineries, created by renowned wine auctioneer \u003cstrong data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"135\"\u003eFritz Hatton\u003c\/strong\u003e, his wife \u003cstrong data-end=\"185\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eCaren Frutig Hatton\u003c\/strong\u003e, and legendary winemaker \u003cstrong data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"211\"\u003eJohn Kongsgaard\u003c\/strong\u003e. The winery was born from a shared passion for \u003cstrong data-end=\"330\" data-start=\"278\"\u003efine Bordeaux-inspired wines and classical music\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its name taken from the serene final movement (\"Arietta\") of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 32, Op. 111. That musical inspiration continues to define the winery's philosophy: wines of harmony, balance, and elegance rather than sheer power. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"614\"\u003eFrom the beginning, Arietta focused on sourcing exceptional fruit from Napa's finest vineyards rather than owning an estate, with the historic \u003cstrong data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"757\"\u003eHudson Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e in Carneros serving as the cornerstone of the portfolio. The inaugural wine centered on Hudson's famed \u003cstrong data-end=\"907\" data-start=\"881\"\u003eH Block Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e, a site that remains Arietta's flagship bottling today. As the winery evolved, it expanded to include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, the Bordeaux-style \u003cstrong data-end=\"1068\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003eQuartet\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the Sauvignon Blanc–Sémillon blend \u003cstrong data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003eOn The White Keys\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1655\" data-start=\"1171\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003e2005\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Hattons became the sole owners and brought in acclaimed winemaker \u003cstrong data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"1254\"\u003eAndy Erickson\u003c\/strong\u003e—whose résumé includes Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Staglin, and Dalla Valle—to lead the next chapter. Erickson has refined Arietta's signature style: Bordeaux-inspired blends that emphasize precision, freshness, and age-worthiness, placing Arietta among Napa's elite boutique producers while maintaining an understated, Old World sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPRINGBOARD WINE CO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50607036530994,"sku":"50000000008007","price":79.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/7165\/2425\/files\/2022AriettaQuartetNapaValley.png?v=1763604788","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewinemerchants.com\/products\/2023-arietta-quartet-napa-valley","provider":"Vintage Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}