An aromatic Arneis with notes of citrus and herbs with a bright and slightly nutty finish.
Variety: 100% Arneis
Vineyard: Lost Hills Ranch
Location: Yorkville Highlands, CA
Alcohol: 11.6%
Production: 270 cases
Jasmine tea, pear, fennel and lemon balm are all aromatic highlights. The palate has a powerful phenolic core yet also a lightness like fresh rain. The finish is bright with acidity and a pleasant hint of almond bitterness.
Whole cluster pressed and fermented with native yeast in stainless steel. Secondary fermentation and aging for four months in neutral oak on lees.
Lost Hills is a relatively cool site at just 20 miles from the Pacific.