2005 Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Review

Having wonderful clients to entertain that are experienced wine drinkers can be a challenge. Over the years of dining with us, they have come to expect the “unexpected”. We try to accommodate them by pouring wines at dinner that they have never experienced. At Aureole in Las Vegas, we had just that opportunity.

When Robert Parker originally reviewed the 2005 Arietta Cabernet, he gave it mediocre reviews citing that he thought in 3-4 years it had some potential.

Boy was he right. The 2005 Arietta begins as a classic Cabernet to my taste. It starts with rich, ripe dark fruits and classic hints of licorice and cassis.

But what made this wine so unique was that it had a distinctive “violet” taste to it. It could be described as floral, but it created a light, pale purple image as I tasted it. The taste in your mouth goes from powerful to delicate seamlessly, with smooth tannins and a great finish. This wine was recommended by the Sommelier at Aureole, and I enjoyed it tremendously.

If it were not for the color, mouth-feel and tannins, I would have had a challenge guessing that it was a Cabernet.

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