ARBE GARBE 2014
Sonoma Valley
45% Pagani Ranch old vine Tocai Friulano, Sonoma Valley
35% Catie’s Corner Vineyard Malvasia Bianca, Russian River Valley
20% Tanya’s Vineyard Ribolla Gialla, Russian River Valley
12 to 24 hour skin contact took place for all the varieties. The juices were fermented and aged in 500 liter puncheons, 35% new oak.
“An esoteric, eccentric, but gorgeous wine, this wine offers up notes of orange marmalade, cantaloupe and melons in a wonderfully fragrant, refreshing style. It hits the palate with gorgeous fruit, freshness and lively acidity.”
~ Robert M. Parker, The Wine Advocate