Winemaker Notes
Blend: 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A little steely on the nose, with some seaweed savoriness to the blackberries, lard and dried flowers. Medium-to full-bodied, round and flavorful palate, with dusty tannins tucked in. Linear, with some rusty plums in the finish.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Named in keeping with the classical musical theme and the number of grape varieties in the blend, Marietta's 2020 Quartet is 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, with some 90% of the total coming from Carneros. The nose features hints of black olives and faintly herbal nuances set against a core of black cherries. Meant to be approachable young, it's medium to full-bodied, easy to drink and silky in feel, with ample length.
Best After 2023
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.