Arneis 2023

$35

An Italian grape, fondly referred to as the ‘rascal’ Pale yellow straw colour, with an aromatic bouquet. Intense and rich palate with nutty overtones. A wonderful full bodied wine.

Description

Average Age of Vines:15 years
Yield per Hectare:6.6 mt/Ha
Harvest Date:17th February 2023
Winemaking:Fruit was crushed and pressed within 2 hours of harvest. The juice was cooled to 10 degrees C, settled and racked after 36 hours. Fermentation was performed at 13-15 degrees C, using a wild yeast from the vineyard. It was fermented to dryness within 21 days. After this the wine was left on lees for 3 months before the wine was racked. Further fining and cold stabilisation took place prior to bottling in June.
History:Arneis is a white Italian grape variety originating from the Piedmont, Italy. The word Arneis literally translates to the little rascal in Piemontese, and is often called thus because it is regarded as a somewhat difficult variety to grow. It is a crisp, floral varietal, and has been grown for centuries in the region. Historically the Arneis was often planted alongside the Nebbiolo grape with the intention that it would attract the birds, and protect the Nebbiolo crop. For many centuries Arneis was blended with the Nebbiolo to soften the tannins, but this practice mostly disappeared by the 20th Century.
Reviews:Previous vintages of the Arneis have received excellent reviews from well known West Australian Wine Writer, Ray Jordan, and numerous awards at past wine shows such as the local Geographe & WA Alternative Varieties Wine Show and the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show

“Plenty of punchy fruit here, from what was a good vintage…spice with some of the varietal apple and pear … very nice drinking.” Score 92/100
– Ray Jordan reviewed our 2020 Arneis in his 2021 The West Australian Wine Guide–

Food Pairing:Seafood or chicken accompanied by creamy sauces, such as a Garlic Cream Sauce.
Cellaring:Up to 3 years.
Awards:
2022 Arneis
  • Awarded A Bronze Medal at the 2022 Labelmakers Group WA Alternative Wine Varieties Wine Show.
2021 Arneis
  • Awarded a Silver Medal at the Label Makers 2021 Geographe & WA Alternative Varieties Wine Show
2020 Arneis
  • Awarded a Bronze Medal at the 2020 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show
  • 92 Points, Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2021
2019 Arneis
  • Bronze Medal at the 2019 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show
  • Bronze Medal in Class WA19b – Alternative White, at the 2019 Geographe & WA Alternative Varieties Wine Show
2018 Arneis
  • Bronze Medal at the 2018 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show
  • Awarded a Bronze Medal in Class WA4, Alternative White – light, crisp, fresh young styles, at the 2018 Geographe & WA Alternative Varieties Wine Show
2017 Arneis
  • Silver Medal at the 2017 Geographe & WA Alternative Varieties Wine Show
  • Silver Medal at the 2017 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show
2015 Arneis
  • Best WA Alternative White Variety Award at the 2015 Geographe & WA
  • Alternative Varieties Wine Show.
2014 Arneis
  • Best WA Alternative White Variety Award at the 2014 Geographe & WA
  • Alternative Varieties Wine Show.

Watch the video to hear our winemaker Mark Cumbers tell you about Vineyard 28’s Arneis.


Ray Jordan reviewed our 2016 vintage in his 2017 West Australian Wine Guide and said:
“Fragrant and beautifully aromatic variety … an intensity of fruit flavour … juicy dry finish with a crisp acidity sustaining the spicy pear and citrus characters.”

Our Arneis was also a runner-up for the Best of the West – Alternative White Variety, in the 2017 West Australian Wine Guide.
Why not try it for yourself and see what you think?

 

Additional information

Weight1 kg
Wine Options

Single Bottle – $30, 1/2 Case (6 Bottles) – $162, Case (12 Bottles) – $324