Red wine
Arietta, Hudson Vineyard H Block 1996
RRP £110
Any red other than Cabernet Sauvignon is slightly unusual in the near-monoculture of Napa. This Cabernet Franc/Merlot blend from Oakville has bright red cherry fruit on the nose; the palate is powerful (you do feel the alcohol) and evolved, with lots of bright fruit going gamey now. It’s a good, big, hearty wine, not elegant but you can imagine it holding its own against venison or boar; theu heat of the alcohol reduces its interest.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol
14.1%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2019 - 2025
Origin
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-region
Napa Valley AVA
Tasting Information
Name of Tasting
Napa tasting recommendations
Type of Tasting
Tasting feature
Blind
No
Tasted by
Adam Lechmere, Dave Allen, Romain Bourger, Alistair Viner
