Winemaker Notes
If tasters frequently describe Arietta's On The White Keys as "bright," a better term for the 2024 vintage White Keys would be "brilliant." Its multifaceted aromas and mouthwatering flavors variously noted as Key lime, grapefruit pith, honeydew melon, vanilla bean, and flint, excite the senses and demand your attention from the first whiff to the end of a very long finish.
Blend: 79% Sauvignon Blanc, 21% Sémillon
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Aromas of yellow apples, honeysuckle, preserved lemons, struck matches and crushed stones. The palate is mid-weighted with bright acidity and a generous texture. Its mineral drive is supported by underlying power and tension. Made from 79% sauvignon blanc and 21% semillon. Drink or hold.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Based on 79% Sauvignon Blanc and 21% Semillon and aged in 32% new French oak with the balance in used French oak and stainless steel, the 2024 On The White Keys shows a more seamless, layered style compared to the 2023. Ripe citrus, sappy herbs, honeysuckle, and hints of mint all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with a round, supple, seamless mouthfeel and a great finish.
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Vinous
The 2024 On The White Keys is brisk, aromatic and super inviting. Green pear, jasmine, chalk, mint and white flowers are all finely sculpted in this steely, taut Sauvignon Blanc. A whole range of floral and tropical overtones lift the long, chiseled finish.
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