Jimaronson
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2018 Arietta Red Wine H Block Hudson Vineyards
4/19/2024 - Jimaronson Likes this wine: 94 Points
The wine needs a 3 hour decant plus to open up. Beautiful cab franc 16% and Merlot 44% and cab, even though not mentioned, would be the difference at 40%. On the first day the finish was a bit hot, but the second day settled down. I put a repour in the bottle after night one. So, I believe that decanting it for 3 to 4 hours is the way to go. The wine has blueberry and red fruits along with an austere middle and finish. It's very sophisticated and for those who enjoy trying something different than just the regular sweet cab then I believe you will enjoy it. This is a wine that you can certainly cellar for a while and perhaps try in 2 to 3 years. It was a pleasure to drink now. But, I think having it with food makes the wine come to life..
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2018 Arietta Red Wine H Block Hudson Vineyards
4/19/2024 - Jimaronson Likes this wine: 94 Points
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2019 Venge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve
4/7/2024 - Jimaronson wrote: 91 Points
Wine was fruit driven tilting with more alcohol than fruit at opening. Best after 2 hours. I found the red and blue fruits silky, but mainly one dimensional. The finish was similar in the front, middle and finish end. I gave it a 91 for being somewhat boring. I did enjoy my last bottle which I had with a meal. So, drinking the wine while watching basketball without food was perhaps not the right venue. A 91 without food and a 93 with food might be more appropriate. I believe the wine can be summed up as a better version of how Josh wine appeals to the most drinkers. Drink young as it is not built for cellaring.
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