95 points James Suckling: "This white-Bordeaux blend is a selection of the best barrels and aged about 16 months in barrel. It shows some cedar and dried apple with honeysuckle and light toffee. Full-bodied, dense and layered. Really flavorful and intense. Just closed down, but so much to come. Give it time or decant before serving. Sauvignon blanc and semillon. Drink now or hold. (2/14/20)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Arietta's 2017 On the White Keys is ample and creamy in the glass, yet also has quite a bit of supporting structure and overall freshness as well. Lemon confit, white flowers, apricot and chamomile add nuance to a host of Sauvignon Blanc-driven varietal flavors. The interplay of richness and vibrancy is simply compelling. In 2017, the blend is 89% Sauvignon Blanc and 11% Hyde from Farina, Sonoma Mountain and Hyde, all done in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak. Drink: 2018-2025. (Dec 2018)"
92 points CellarTracker.com community score.
Producer notes: "On the White Keys is crafted in tribute to our favorite white wines from Graves and Entre-Deux-Mers. Our goal is to produce a wine with great structure, depth, and ageability. The 2017 vintage is no exception. A blend of 89% Sauvignon Blanc and 11% Semillon, the wine presents a vivid spectrum of aromas and flavors, delivered in high definition. Candied citrus peel, flint, lemon rass and Thai basil are only a few of the descriptors that come to mind as the wine opens in the glass. This aromatic intensity is matched by the wine’s brilliant gold color. On the palate, the wine is nothing if not incredibly generous, fresh and energetic, having a near-electric quality. Flavors of bergamot, lemon curd, and vanilla bean are held together by an impressive lattice of phenolic strength and complex oak tannin and toast. These delicious white wines have proven to be ageworthy in the serious oeonophile’s cellar. However, this vintage is delicious right out of the gate. 64% Sonoma, 36% Napa. Barrel fermented and aged 10 months in 43% new French oak, 28% second use French oak, 30% stainless steel. 376 cases produced."
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Arietta's 2017 On the White Keys is ample and creamy in the glass, yet also has quite a bit of supporting structure and overall freshness as well. Lemon confit, white flowers, apricot and chamomile add nuance to a host of Sauvignon Blanc-driven varietal flavors. The interplay of richness and vibrancy is simply compelling. In 2017, the blend is 89% Sauvignon Blanc and 11% Hyde from Farina, Sonoma Mountain and Hyde, all done in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak. Drink: 2018-2025. (Dec 2018)"
92 points CellarTracker.com community score.
Producer notes: "On the White Keys is crafted in tribute to our favorite white wines from Graves and Entre-Deux-Mers. Our goal is to produce a wine with great structure, depth, and ageability. The 2017 vintage is no exception. A blend of 89% Sauvignon Blanc and 11% Semillon, the wine presents a vivid spectrum of aromas and flavors, delivered in high definition. Candied citrus peel, flint, lemon rass and Thai basil are only a few of the descriptors that come to mind as the wine opens in the glass. This aromatic intensity is matched by the wine’s brilliant gold color. On the palate, the wine is nothing if not incredibly generous, fresh and energetic, having a near-electric quality. Flavors of bergamot, lemon curd, and vanilla bean are held together by an impressive lattice of phenolic strength and complex oak tannin and toast. These delicious white wines have proven to be ageworthy in the serious oeonophile’s cellar. However, this vintage is delicious right out of the gate. 64% Sonoma, 36% Napa. Barrel fermented and aged 10 months in 43% new French oak, 28% second use French oak, 30% stainless steel. 376 cases produced."
| Product SKU | 335771 |
| Producer | Arietta |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Other White Blends |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| Blend | 89% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Sémillon |
| ABV | 14.9% |
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