Arietta Merlot Hudson Vineyard - 2011 (750ml) Muller Thurgau Anselmo Mendes

Anselmo Mendes

mineral-accented bouquet evokes ripe citrus and orchard fruits

but also very old wines to give them depth

and seamless finish

Intoxicating aromas of rich dark chocolate

Arietta Merlot Hudson Vineyard - 2011 (750ml) Muller Thurgau Anselmo MendesFrom 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