Arietta, Napa Valley, Variation One, Red 2001 GRASSL give bottles 3-4 years and

give bottles 3-4 years and enjoy over the following two decades

as the wine opens up the sap increased and balanced out the acidity

beautifully aligned mineral-rich black and red fruit towards the finish

Shared with old friend LR

Cab blends and Sauvignon Blanc

Arietta, Napa Valley, Variation One, Red 2001 GRASSL give bottles 3-4 years andInto 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