2017 Arbe Garbe White Russian River
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The 2017 White Wine is a blend of 55% Malvasia Bianca from Catie's Corner vineyard and 30% Ribolla Gialla from Tanya's vineyard, both in the Russian River Valley, plus 15% Tocai Friulano from Pagani Ranch in Sonoma Valley. The nose is savory to begin: olive, bacon fat and charcuterie slowly fold back to reveal baked quince, honeycomb, caramel apples, cashews and touches of stone and beeswax. The medium-bodied, silky-textured palate offers intense, savory flavor layers that are refreshed by juicy acidity. The finish is long, uplifted and clean. An unusual expression but quite tasty. 680 cases produced.
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An interesting blend of 55% Malvasia Bianca, 30% Ribolla Gialla, and 15% Tocai Friulano sourced from a handful of sites in the Russian River Valley, the 2017 Arbe Garbe reveals a vivid gold color as well as exotic notes of lemon drops, tangerine, white flowers, and mint. It's rich, beautifully textured, elegant, and silky on the palate, with both richness and freshness. It's going to knock it out of the park paired with a cheese course.