Arietta Merlot Hudson Vineyard - 2011 (750ml) Pouilly-Fumé allowing the wine to open

allowing the wine to open up and to fully show every aroma and subtle nuance

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Arietta Merlot Hudson Vineyard - 2011 (750ml) Pouilly-Fumé allowing the wine to openFrom the oldest vines on Hudson ranch, dating back to the early 80s, according to winemaker Andy Erickson. Medium red ruby. Captivating floral perfume lifts black raspberry, wild herbs and spices on the nose. Equally aromatic in the mouth, displaying juicy, intense, low fat flavors of dark berries, wild herbs and crushed rock. By most accounts, the earlier ripening merlot performed well in the Carneros area in 2011 and this example is a standout. The