Charismatic auctioneer Fritz Hatton’s love of music is the basis for the play on words for Arietta, all serious wines produced from innovative blends, especially the Variation One. These are distinctive and dramatic wines, and it is good to see a new addition to the portfolio, the blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Semillon, The White Keys. The 2006 version reveals terrific grapefruit and other honeyed citrus notes intermixed with some guava and white currant. The wine behaves much like a dry white Graves, finishing with good acidity, power, and depth. Tel. (707) 963-5918; Fax (707) 963-5919