3 - Marietta Cellars Christo Lot #3, 750ml
3 - Marietta Cellars Armé Lot #3, 750ml
Christo Lot #3
91 Points, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Our dad has a long history of honoring those he loves through wine. Now we’re able to do the same for him with a new blend in his favorite Rhone style. Christo, as Marietta called him, captures our father’s closeness to the earth, strength, enormity of heart, and unfailing gentleness. Comprised of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache and Viognier, this blend is only possible because of who our father is, and what he has taught us.
Christo isn’t getting any thinner. Now on Lot 3, this wine is a powerhouse: dense, rich, and long. The nose continues to balance deep berry, savory herb and mineral earth characters. A gorgeous rhone-style blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache and Viognier, it is extremely easy to drink and it has layers of flavor that last longer than the bottle.
Armé Lot #3
90 Points, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Marietta’s Husband, Armé, lived, worked and fished throughout Alexander Valley, the Yorkville Highlands, Hopland and McDowell Valleys. From our vineyards in those same areas, we bring the best of what these sites offer to create a unique Cabernet-based blend. With Malbec and Petit Verdot providing a structured, full, rich platform, Armé is a tribute not only to our Great Uncle, but also to the wide range of flavors that we now grow in the places he loved so much.
Armé strikes a beautiful balance in style between Old World and New World. Lot 3 is bursting with dark hedonistic currant and tart cherry yet it is anchored with cigar box, black olive and crushed lavender. Massively textural but fresh and focused, this wine is as delicious and joyful as a serious wine can be.
Specs
Christo Lot #3
Blend: 70% Syrah, 17% Petite Sirah, 10% Grenache, 3% Viognier
Alcohol: 15.3%
Appellation: North Coast
Suggested Drinking Window: 2016 through 2026
Armé Lot #3
Blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec
Alcohol: 14.6%
Appellation: North Coast
Suggested Drinking Window: 2016 through 2030
