Arietta, Napa Valley, Variation One, Red 2001 GRASSL 94 Points CellarTracker Member

94 Points CellarTracker Member

This is a classic Mayacamas Cabernet in what was not a great vintage

energetic and talented Daniel Ravier—who speaks with a refreshing honesty and humility

a winery and a philosophy grounded in the soils and traditions of Dry Creek Valley

Arietta, Napa Valley, Variation One, Red 2001 GRASSL 94 Points CellarTracker MemberInto Neck; lightly nicked label edge 93 Points CellarTracker Member Deep ruby color. Still plenty of fruit with hints of blackberry and cherry with a bit of vanilla and the start of an earthy flavor. 10 19 2023 94 Points CellarTracker Member double decanted 2 hours before drinking. Still a very big wine, with lots of coconut butter and vanilla, really sweet, a bit of leather. Beautiful fragrance and also on the palate. 3 3 2023 91 Points CellarTracker