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Arietta Napa Valley Red H Block Hudson Vineyard 2017

$14999

H Block is Arietta's flagship, and the core Cabernet Franc comes from one tiny, shy-bearing spot: a volcanic, southwest-facing slope in the Hudson Vineyard in Carneros, one of the New World's finest places to grow Cabernet Franc, with Merlot from adjacent Hudson blocks. The estate was founded in 1996 by John Kongsgaard and Fritz Hatton, with winemaking from Andy Erickson. The 2017 is a roughly even split of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, co-fermented, aged about 20 months in French oak. Cool-climate Napa red blend with both power and lift. Drinking well now, and good for the cellar.

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
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  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

94 points

"The 2017 Red Blend H Block is another gorgeous wine in this set of terrific 2017s from Arietta. The Cabernet Franc aromatics make a strong opening statement, before the richness and power of the Hudson Merlot kicks in on the mid-palate. Rich, inky and voluptuous, the H Block has so much to offer. Crème de cassis, chocolate, spice, leather, lavender and mint develop in the glass, but it is the wine's textural richness that stands out most." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

87 points

"Made of equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Red Blend H Block Hudson Vineyard offers baked blackberries, stewed plums, redcurrant jelly and blackcurrant pastilles with hints of sautéed herbs and tilled black loam. The palate is full-bodied, a little firm and rugged with an herbal lift to the mid-palate and a slightly rustic finish." —Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Wine Enthusiast

94 points

"A 50-50 marriage of Cabernet Franc and Merlot from the well-farmed site in Carneros, this red opens in cedar, graphite and iron, with a dusty texture and enviable structure. Black currant, raspberry and anise combine around a softness and integration that endures." —Virginie Boone

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc , Merlot

  • Vintage

    2017

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast lamb, filet mignon, duck breast, mushroom dishes, or aged cheeses.

Tasting Profile

Plush dark berry and plum with a savory, herbal Cab Franc edge. Full-bodied, polished tannins, fresh acidity from the cool site, long finish.

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