Arsheen was an Archeamenian Princess during the 500 B.C. Era. She taught Astronomy and was granted the role of winemaker in the palace due to her impeccable palate and knowledge.
A bright expression of fruit right up front, greeting your palate with notes of cut grass on a warm day. The wine is anchored by crisp acidity, but not so much as to overpower a fleeting tease of sweetness that leaves you smiling. Arsheen has a smart, refreshing character that will bestow clarity to a range of preparations of fish, fowl, and pork.
Starting gunshot to any coursed meal, or even as a cocktail. Try as a Bianco, with campari, lemon, ice and a splash of soda.
"A penetrating pungency amps up the herbal side of the grape here, adding the spicy character that is more often found in Sauvignon Blancs. The fruit flavors mix lemon, melon and juicy pineapple. - PAUL GREGUTT"
- Wine Enthusiast (April 2020), 92 pts
"Sleek and expressive, with floral nectarine and spicy citrus flavors that linger on the finish. Drink now. 1,700 cases made. - TF"
- Wine Spectator (Web only 2019), 89 pts
- Wine Spectator (November 2018), 89 pts
"The 2017 Pinot Gris Arsheen Momtazi Vineyard is delicately scented of gravel dust, green pear and citrus pith with notions of peanut shell. It’s light to medium-bodied, simple and refreshing with pleasant phenolic texture carrying the finish. 1,200 cases produced. - Erin Brooks"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim November 2018), 88 pts
"Vibrant and precise, with pear and nectarine aromas and expressive kiwi and nectarine flavors that dance toward a creamy yet crisp finish. Drink now. 1,314 cases made. –TF"
- Wine Spectator (December 2017), 90 pts
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