Arietta Merlot Hudson Vineyard - 2011 (750ml) LTO on ice or in cocktails

on ice or in cocktails

complemented by hints of earth

oak spice finish

surprisingly open-knit Pauillac with wonderful freshness

The result is a round

Arietta Merlot Hudson Vineyard - 2011 (750ml) LTO on ice or in cocktailsFrom the oldest vines on Hudson ranch, dating back to the early 80s, according to winemaker Andy Erickson. Medium red ruby. Captivating floral perfume lifts black raspberry, wild herbs and spices on the nose. Equally aromatic in the mouth, displaying juicy, intense, low fat flavors of dark berries, wild herbs and crushed rock. By most accounts, the earlier ripening merlot performed well in the Carneros area in 2011 and this example is a standout. The