2000 Arietta "Variation One" Napa Valley Red Blend

The 2000 Variation One comes from the Hudson Ranch, and is aged in 100% new oak (none of these wines could be called ‰ÛÏoaky‰۝). Its dense purple color is accompanied by sweet aromas of new saddle leather and roasted meats. Although monolithic, it is medium to full-bodied and intense. Given my confidence in Kongsgaard‰۪s winemaking, it will undoubtedly reveal more ‰ÛÏmusic‰۝ with 3-4 years of bottle age. A blend of 72% Merlot and 28% Syrah... (RP)