I’m glad I followed this over two days, as it improved dramatically from day one to day two.
As I’m diving in to more OR wines these days, I realized I hadn’t enjoyed any Arterberry Pinot (even though I’ve had Maresh vineyard wines). 12.8ABV and totally sports they crunchy, lean profile while retaining balanced weight.
Pale ruby in the glass. Little bit of reduction on the nose which blew off quickly. Day one was extremely timid…faint underripe red and black fruits, cedar, herbal twang, and black tea aromatics. Day two showed this open up to reveal more dark floral notes. Stemmy/green on the palate but not overly so. Dried cranberry, black cherry skin, earth, bitter herbs. Definitely sports a Burgundian flair to it, and at this point needs either an extended decant or years to sleep. Nice bottle once it came around.
I’m glad I followed this over two days, as it improved dramatically from day one to day two.
As I’m diving in to more OR wines these days, I realized I hadn’t enjoyed any Arterberry Pinot (even though I’ve had Maresh vineyard wines). 12.8ABV and totally sports they crunchy, lean profile while retaining balanced weight.
Pale ruby in the glass. Little bit of reduction on the nose which blew off quickly. Day one was extremely timid…faint underripe red and black fruits, cedar, herbal twang, and black tea aromatics. Day two showed this open up to reveal more dark floral notes. Stemmy/green on the palate but not overly so. Dried cranberry, black cherry skin, earth, bitter herbs. Definitely sports a Burgundian flair to it, and at this point needs either an extended decant or years to sleep. Nice bottle once it came around.
Apr 21st, 2022
2019; Easter Dinner 2022.
Generous fruit, I really miss drinking youthful OR Pinot Noir...
2019; Easter Dinner 2022.
Generous fruit, I really miss drinking youthful OR Pinot Noir...
Apr 17th, 2022
Bright red. Fragrant red and dark berries, baking spices and candied flowers on the nose. Shows fine definition and lift to the sappy, gently sweet cherry, black raspberry and spicecake flavors. Smooth and seamless in texture, finishing with a hint of smokiness and discreet, well-knit tannins. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2022)
Bright red. Fragrant red and dark berries, baking spices and candied flowers on the nose. Shows fine definition and lift to the sappy, gently sweet cherry, black raspberry and spicecake flavors. Smooth and seamless in texture, finishing with a hint of smokiness and discreet, well-knit tannins. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2022)
Feb 11th, 2022
Red Riesling. So relaxed and fine that it’s difficult to notice how masterfully it’s been raised. Cranberry and raspberry, with none of the stewed, cola, birch notes that wreck so many Oregon Pinots. Exceptional.
Red Riesling. So relaxed and fine that it’s difficult to notice how masterfully it’s been raised. Cranberry and raspberry, with none of the stewed, cola, birch notes that wreck so many Oregon Pinots. Exceptional.
Oct 26th, 2019
Terrific value Dundee Pinot... a lot going on in the glass, early-pick or stem green notes, violets, black cherry pits, freshness and some mineral. Needs some time and/or air.
Terrific value Dundee Pinot... a lot going on in the glass, early-pick or stem green notes, violets, black cherry pits, freshness and some mineral. Needs some time and/or air.
Nov 6th, 2018
Red and black licorice. Dark fruit, earthy tones. Nice finish.
Red and black licorice. Dark fruit, earthy tones. Nice finish.
Jul 14th, 2018Jim Arterberry-Maresh is one of Oregon's most talented, young winemakers. His entry-level 2015 Pinot is anything but basic, delivering vibrant, mineral-laced red fruit and floral character, with striking clarity and balance. Sure, it'll age, but it's pretty gorgeous right now. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, Jan 2018) $25
Jim Arterberry-Maresh is one of Oregon's most talented, young winemakers. His entry-level 2015 Pinot is anything but basic, delivering vibrant, mineral-laced red fruit and floral character, with striking clarity and balance. Sure, it'll age, but it's pretty gorgeous right now. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, Jan 2018) $25
3 people found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2018
Decant and watch the magic begin!!! Cherry cigar, strawberry . Complex Pinot for my still learning palate. Delicious!
Decant and watch the magic begin!!! Cherry cigar, strawberry . Complex Pinot for my still learning palate. Delicious!
2 people found it helpfulFeb 1st, 2016
Bright and energetic, with gorgeous bright Cherries and some green olives on the finish and texture. A beautiful wine.
Bright and energetic, with gorgeous bright Cherries and some green olives on the finish and texture. A beautiful wine.
2 people found it helpfulNov 26th, 2015
Very pretty, nice balance, easy to gulp.
Very pretty, nice balance, easy to gulp.
1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2018
Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
