ARBE GARBE 2012
Russian River Valley
45% Pinot Grigio
40% Malvasia Bianca
15% Gewürtztraminer
Saralee’s Vineyard
The juices underwent natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts, barrel fermented in 80% neutral barrels and 20% new Puncheons (500 liter barrels)
“This Vintage boasts serious intensity and depth, with a rich, texture core of fruit and terrific persistence. Its dramatic, aromatic side–geranium, plum and celery salt–mixes with nectarine, apple skin and a honeydew-like musk. Big, expressive and touched with a marzipan-like richness. White stone fruits, crushed rocks and earthiness inform the powerful finish.”
~Antonio Galloni
“Its dramatic, aromatic side–geranium, plum and celery salt–mixes with nectarine, apple skin and a honeydew-like musk. Big, expressive and touched with a marzipan-like richness.”
~Jon Bonné,
San Francisco Chronicle’s Top 100 Wines 2013