Arnot-Roberts Sonoma Valley Old Vine White Farmer Family Vineyard 2023 bis-hidden and it lands closer to

and it lands closer to serious than poolside: bone-dry

It keeps the grape's firm tannin and bright acidity but uses time in wood to soften the edges into something harmonious

Give it air

the site does most of the talking

and a whisper of Chardonnay with minimal sulfite addition at bottling only

Arnot-Roberts Sonoma Valley Old Vine White Farmer Family Vineyard 2023 bis-hidden and it lands closer toThe Farmer Family vineyard, formerly Heinstein Vineyard and Compagni Portis Vineyard, is a true relic of old California. Located about one mile from the Sonoma town plaza, this old, unirrigated field blend was planted in 1954 to a mixed variety of white grapes including: Sylvaner, Riesling, Green Hungarian, and Gewurtztraminer. The vines are planted on the original estate of the early California wine pioneer Agoston Haraszthy. Dating to the early