Arietta

H Block Hudson Vineyards Cabernet Franc Merlot

9.217 ratings
9.44 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Pooneet K

Sort of shocked at how good this is - found it in a back part of my mother in laws apartment and was slightly concerned about storage conditions given the age. Good amount of vanilla, but the fruit carries through and is delicious. Decent acid on the finish, too. 14.1%, and I think if it were higher it would be too much. Nice with ribs.

Sort of shocked at how good this is - found it in a back part of my mother in laws apartment and was slightly concerned about storage conditions given the age. Good amount of vanilla, but the fruit carries through and is delicious. Decent acid on the finish, too. 14.1%, and I think if it were higher it would be too much. Nice with ribs.

Aug 19th, 2022
Rich Raleigh

So glad that Robert brought this excellent red blend.

So glad that Robert brought this excellent red blend.

Jan 10th, 2016
Matt Forester

2003 Arietta H Block Hudson Vineyards. World Cup of Cabs Night representing this USA. Mellow. Plum, black cherry, vanilla.

2003 Arietta H Block Hudson Vineyards. World Cup of Cabs Night representing this USA. Mellow. Plum, black cherry, vanilla.

Jul 2nd, 2014
V M
9.1

Drinking perfectly now. Tannins mellowed and the blackberry and cassis dominates with notes of dried oak. Drink this. It's drinking perfectly right now. Awesome

Drinking perfectly now. Tannins mellowed and the blackberry and cassis dominates with notes of dried oak. Drink this. It's drinking perfectly right now. Awesome

Dec 29th, 2013
Greg Gregory

Greg had this 10 years ago

Greg had this 10 years ago

Apr 24th, 2015
Greg Gregory

Greg had this 11 years ago

Greg had this 11 years ago

May 11th, 2014
Greg Gregory

Greg had this 11 years ago

Greg had this 11 years ago

Dec 28th, 2013
Greg Gregory

Greg had this 11 years ago

Greg had this 11 years ago

Dec 21st, 2013
Layne Albert

Layne had this 5 years ago

Layne had this 5 years ago

Aug 1st, 2019
Jon Staenberg

Jon had this 10 years ago

Jon had this 10 years ago

Jul 6th, 2014