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"CALIFORNIA ONLY" WINERY SHOWCASE
(589-652)
Zachy-Christie's are pleased and honored to offer rare recent releases and library classics in our Fourth Annual "California Only" wine auction. The lots offered below have been sent directly for sale by thirty-two celebrated California wineries.
Arietta
Au Bon Climat
Barbour Vineyards
Beringer Vineyards
Cain Vineyard & Winery
Carter Wines
Clark-Claudon Vineyards
Dalla Valle Vineyards
Etude Wines
Harlan Estate
J. Rochioli Vineyards
Jones Family Vineyard
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Justin Vineyards & Winery
Kongsgaard
La Sirena
Lail Vineyards
Livingston Moffett Vineyards
Luna Vineyards
Marguerite Ryan Cellars
Outpost
Peter Michael Winery
Plumpjack
Selene Wines
Shafer Vineyards
Sine Qua Non
Skewis Wines
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Talley Vineyards
Testarossa Vineyard
Venge Vineyards
Vine Cliff
Arietta Red--Vintage 1998
1 double-magnum per lot
Details
ARIETTA
Arietta is produced by partners Fritz and Caren Hatton and John and Maggy Kongsgaard. The wines are crafted by John Kongsgaard from grapes grown on Lee Hudson's ranch on the Napa side of the Carneros District. Two wines were produced in the 1998 vintage: Arietta Red Wine, a Cabernet Franc Merlot blend (production 500 cases), and Arietta Merlot (production 400 cases). Ten engraved double magnums of each wine were created to support charitable causes. Proceeds from the sale of these lots will be donated to the St. Helena Performing Arts Theatre Foundation.
Arietta Red--Vintage 1998
Napa Valley
Etched label
"The 1998 is a complete, complex wine that tastes like a synthesis between a top-class St. Emilion and a Napa Valley red. It possesses the complexity of a top Bordeaux allied to the ripeness and richness of California. Its dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by aromas of black fruits, leather, spice box and flowers. Medium to full-bodied and pure, with moderate tannin in the finish, it opens with extended airing. (Blueberries became apparent after about ten minutes.) This wine should drink well for at least 20 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, Issue 132 12/23/00
1 double-magnum per lot
Arietta is produced by partners Fritz and Caren Hatton and John and Maggy Kongsgaard. The wines are crafted by John Kongsgaard from grapes grown on Lee Hudson's ranch on the Napa side of the Carneros District. Two wines were produced in the 1998 vintage: Arietta Red Wine, a Cabernet Franc Merlot blend (production 500 cases), and Arietta Merlot (production 400 cases). Ten engraved double magnums of each wine were created to support charitable causes. Proceeds from the sale of these lots will be donated to the St. Helena Performing Arts Theatre Foundation.
Arietta Red--Vintage 1998
Napa Valley
Etched label
"The 1998 is a complete, complex wine that tastes like a synthesis between a top-class St. Emilion and a Napa Valley red. It possesses the complexity of a top Bordeaux allied to the ripeness and richness of California. Its dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by aromas of black fruits, leather, spice box and flowers. Medium to full-bodied and pure, with moderate tannin in the finish, it opens with extended airing. (Blueberries became apparent after about ten minutes.) This wine should drink well for at least 20 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, Issue 132 12/23/00
1 double-magnum per lot