Category Archives: Arneis

2012 Port Phillip Estate Quartier Arneis

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

“Our mother should have just named you Laika! It’s for your own good It’s for the neighborhood Our older brother bit by a vampire For a year we caught his tears in a cup And now we’re going to make … Continue reading →

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2012 Pizzini Arneis

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Arneis is an under-rated grape I reckon. I tasted this, wrote my notes then took it over to the neighbours who absolutely loved it. They’ve clearly got good taste. Pears, wisteria and almonds on the nose. It’s a dry wine … Continue reading →

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2012 Sassy The Ivor Arneis

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A new producer hailing from Orange in New South Wales. Not so certain the early picking has done this any favours but at least the acid isn’t hard and it has a little texture. Flavour-wise it borders on neutrality. There’s … Continue reading →

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2011 K1 by Geoff Hardy Arneis

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Arneis hails from Piedmont in north-west Italy. This version (which incorporates 2% Riesling)  is another good option for Spring and Summer drinking. I like its savoury character and resolute but not overly agressive acidity. An interesting set of flavours too; not dominated … Continue reading →

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2010 Dal Zotto Arneis

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

There’s not much good Arneis made in Australia. Having said that, if you’re gonna make a go of the variety, the King Valley is great place to start. Considering the lowish alcohol, this has a whole lot of mouthfeel going … Continue reading →

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A Whole Bunch of Action at the Yarra Valley Wine Program

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

A WILD RIDE  It’s my life It’s now or never I ain’t gonna live forever The words were Bon Jovi’s but they rang out loud and clear from a very unexpected source; wine writer Winsor Dobbin’s mobile phone. On the … Continue reading →

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