The fact that Arneis in Italian translates to “little rascal” probably makes it even more endearing to fun-loving and sometimes irreverent folks at Moon Curser. Their expression with this white grape accents the yellow orchard fruit and jasmine notes. Melon and kiwi fruit add some fleshiness to the midpalate, then there’s a zesty finish of Meyer lemon that still allows for appreciation of some minerality. At this point, it could be viewed as the standard for the variety in the Northwest because of its critical success, structure and scale of production. Qualifying award: All Canadian Wine Championships (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 93 points
Production: 534 cases
Alcohol: 13.9%
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