Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, California (United States) Arneis 2011

($16):  The Arneis grape, originally grown in Piedmont and used to “soften” Barolo and now used there as a stand alone white wine, has migrated in tiny quantities to California and Oregon.  Jacuzzi has made a lively and vivacious wine from this normally low acid grape.  Zesty acidity amplifies subtle almond-tinged flavors in this clean, crisp white.   Try it with grilled fish. 90 Michael Apstein Aug 7, 2012