Arneis legacy as a difficult varietal to master in the vineyards of Piedmont is due mainly to its thin-skinned, compact clusters. These clusters are more susceptible to breakdown during inclement weather, a phenomenon that very much compromises wine quality. That said, our ally in California, is the climate. Our Arneis originates predominately from the fog shrouded Russian River valley, which is generally cool but not wet and provides an advantage with this fickle varietal. Picking into small bin...