2018 Arneis
Wild Ruth Ranch, Yorkville Highlands, CA
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Producer
Idlewild Wines
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What we love
Winemaker Sam Bilbro models the Idlewild portfolio on the wines of Piedmont, and this rendition of the Piedmontese white variety Arneis is stunning. It has a salt-tinged aroma of preserved lemon with a bit of honey in the background. There’s some grip to the texture here, and the flavors suggest sandalwood, grilled stone fruit, and fennel.
About this Wine
Wild Ruth Ranch sits on a lonely ridge in the Yorkville Highlands just 20 miles from the Pacific. Located near the southwest corner of Mendocino county, the climate is marked by a clash of maritime and continental influence. At 1,500 feet of elevation, the vineyard often looks down on the fog hugging the valley below. The wine is fermented via native yeast in stainless steel after a whole cluster pressing. Secondary fermentation and aging for four months in neutral oak on lees adds texture and complexity.
92 points, Vinous (Antonio Galloni)
325 cases produced.
- Technical Data:
- 100% Arneis
- Alcohol: 12.2%
- Aged for four months in neutral oak
- Drink now through 2023
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