Everything that Happened in 2016, Part 1 Caracas Chronicles Olympics in Rio 2016: The Good and the Wonderful [Video] Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games History, Medals, Facts, & Summer 2016 vibes on Tumblr The 15 Most Memorable Articles of 2016 EC&M 10 Events That Changed Us All in 2016. 2016 was an exceptional vintage for Niagara. It was extremely hot and dry with scorched lawns and headlands come June. As a result, red varieties thrived in the heat. The lack of precipitation led to smaller berries and great concentration. Arinna is a name given to one of our two Bordeaux inspired blends. Named after a chief deity of the Hittite Empire in ancient Anatolia, Arinna was a sun goddess for this civilization whose people were excellent winemakers. Our 2016 Arinna is a blend of 52% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Malbec all from our estate vineyard. While its meant to be crafted in a smooth and approachable style, the warmer years give way to excellent phenolic development and make these wines particularly age worthy. Certainly not lacking for colour or aromatic concentration, this wine is certainly from a warmer vintage. The nose gives notes of blueberry, cassis, mixed berry pie, a sweeter perfume, and vanilla. The palate reveals more red fruit character of cranberry jam, pine tar, and baking spice. The tannins are soft but present and complement the exceptional length of the wine.