Marietta

Armé McDowell Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.914 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Onion
Top Notes For
Kurt Schuster

Took a flyer on it and was pleasantly surprised. Should’ve definitely waited for it to get some air, because as more time when get more savory with more subtle flavors. When I was young and just opened, it was definitely a weird blend. You couldn’t really pin down where the flavors are coming from. Moore sensations from the tongue and the nose, floral love, stale dirt, and dried flowers that turned into dried herbs and dried flowers and sun baked earth. The very young cherry and juicy went to savory meats and baking spices and chewy dried fruits. Really a pleasant surprise and I would buy it again. 

Took a flyer on it and was pleasantly surprised. Should’ve definitely waited for it to get some air, because as more time when get more savory with more subtle flavors. When I was young and just opened, it was definitely a weird blend. You couldn’t really pin down where the flavors are coming from. Moore sensations from the tongue and the nose, floral love, stale dirt, and dried flowers that turned into dried herbs and dried flowers and sun baked earth. The very young cherry and juicy went to savory meats and baking spices and chewy dried fruits. Really a pleasant surprise and I would buy it again. 

Nov 5th, 2026
KP
9.0

Oh this is a good one! Beautiful vanilla nose! Dark rich color. Balanced throughout. Short mineral finish with a little cranberry. Low to medium tannins. Would buy again

Oh this is a good one! Beautiful vanilla nose! Dark rich color. Balanced throughout. Short mineral finish with a little cranberry. Low to medium tannins. Would buy again

Sep 26th, 2024
Henry Fuseler

2/2024. Bold and full of flavor. Sit well on the palate and nice finish. Lots of wine for the price. Even better in 2 years?

2/2024. Bold and full of flavor. Sit well on the palate and nice finish. Lots of wine for the price. Even better in 2 years?

Feb 11th, 2024
Tom Kohli

A blend of cab sauv, Merlot, Malbec, petit Verdot. Will buy again - it tasted a little minerally like the Malbec was showing thru. Maybe more aeration, decanting, or aging would make it better.

A blend of cab sauv, Merlot, Malbec, petit Verdot. Will buy again - it tasted a little minerally like the Malbec was showing thru. Maybe more aeration, decanting, or aging would make it better.

Feb 10th, 2024
Kyle Altomare

Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

8.9

Kyle had this 8 months ago

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Feb 22nd, 2026
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