Arietta Quartet is the kind of Napa red blend that reminds you why Bordeaux varieties took root so successfully on the North Coast. The 2022 vintage leans on Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah filling in the frame, sourced from cooler southern Napa sites like Coombsville and Carneros to keep the wine balanced and fresh. That matters in a ripe year: you get concentration and polish, but also lift, definition, and enough acidity to carry the whole thing. French oak plays a supporting role, not a leading one, so the fruit stays front and center.

Arietta was founded by Fritz and Caren Frutig Hatton with a clear vision: make refined, music-like Napa blends that feel complete rather than oversized. That vision is brought into focus by Andy Erickson, one of Napa’s most respected winemakers, whose résumé runs through some of the valley’s most serious Cabernet projects. At Arietta, his touch favors structure, texture, and harmony over sheer power, which is exactly why Quartet works so well. It’s a wine that speaks Napa fluently, but with restraint and shape.

Why You’ll Love It

• It delivers real Cabernet presence without feeling heavy or overdone.

• The cooler southern Napa fruit keeps the wine fresh, layered, and polished.

• Andy Erickson’s touch gives it the kind of balance that makes the bottle disappear fast.

How to Serve It

• Serve at 58 to 64 degrees for the best balance of fruit and structure.

• Decant for 30 to 60 minutes if drinking now.

• Use large Bordeaux stems and pair with ribeye, lamb, short ribs, or mushroom dishes.