2022 Arietta 'On The White Keys' White Blend Carneros

Winemaker Notes: The Arietta White Wine “On The White Keys” is a blend of hillside Sauvignon Blanc and old vine Semillon. We ferment and age the White Keys for nine months in a combination of new and second-use oak and stainless steel barrels. The label incorporates the manuscript of the Arietta movement from Beethoven’s last piano sonata, Opus 111. The key to the name “On The White Keys” is the melody of the Arietta theme, which is played in its entirety on the white keys of the piano.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


James Suckling - "Sliced pear and honey blossom with hints of cream. Medium-bodied with a lime and apple character as well as hints of lavender. Delicious finish. Nicely open-grained giving this texture and beauty. 87% sauvignon blanc and 13% semillon."


Jeb Dunnuck - "A Bordeaux Blanc-like blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, the 2022 White Wine On The White Keys has a bright, juicy, medium to full-bodied style in its lemon, chalky minerality, and minty herb aromas and flavors. This concentrated, broad, textured white is going to shine on the dinner table. It has a good sense of freshness as well, so I wouldn t be surprised to see this age gracefully."