Hart Winery, Temecula Valley (California) Arneis 2016

Arneis remains rather obscure in the USA, but it happens that I spend enough time in the Langhe district of Piedmont (home to Barolo and Barbaresco) to taste almost 100 renditions of this variety each year.  This can hold its own with the majority of its Italian cousins thanks to its moderately expressive aromas, fresh acidity, and a pleasant hint of pithy bitterness in the finish.  A Double Gold award winner at the 2017 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition.