Arietta 'Hudson Vineyard' Merlot, Carneros, USA

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Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Merlot Hudson Vineyards prances out of the glass with notions of stewed black plums, blueberries and boysenberries, plus hints of star anise, bay leaves and tilled loam. Full-bodied, soft and juicy, the palate has bags of bright black fruits with a lively line and lifted finish.

The 2017 Merlot Hudson Vineyards (100% Merlot) is deep garnet-purple colored and features warm cassis, baked plums and stewed black cherries notes with hints of mocha, black olives and dried herbs. Full-bodied, it has compelling tension and a good core of muscular fruit, supported by rugged tannins, finishing long and earthy.

The second least expensive wine from Arietta is their 2014 Merlot Hudson Vineyard from Los Carneros. This is a well-known vineyard on the Napa side of Carneros. Dark ruby/purple with plum, cherry and currant notes, it doesn’t possess quite the complexity of the Quartet, but is juicy, round and satisfying at a less provocative level. It is certainly very good Merlot, but lacks the complexity of his other offerings. Drink it over the next 7-10 years.

The 2012 Merlot Hudson Vineyards comes from two of the most renowned blocks of that hallowed site, the southwest-facing G and I blocks. Its color is nearly more opaque and denser than the Cabernet Sauvignon’s, and the aromas include mocha, plum and cassis. With good acidity and underlying earthiness, medium to full body, and attractive freshness, exuberance and vigor, this top-notch, serious Merlot is still young. While I am not opposed to infanticide on this one, it is capable of lasting (and may get even better) for another 10-15 years.