Arterberry Maresh Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2023

Alcohol: 13% Grape(s): Pinot noir Localization: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA Tasting Notes: A deep magenta, the Pinot Noir Dundee Hills is lifted and floral, with fruit verging more toward raspberry than strawberry, with dusty rose and hints of spice. It’s sleek and racy, with supple textures and crisp wild berries cascading across a core of juicy acidity. This finishes long and straining yet remarkably fresh, leading a lingering whisper of licorice and a gentle tension.” The Domain: Maresh Vineyard produces some of the most sought-after and acclaimed fruit in Oregon. Planted predominately to Pommard and Wadenswil clones, the vineyard contains some of the oldest vine Pinot in the state. It is the 5th oldest vineyard in the state and the oldest on Worden Hill Road. Meeting Jim Maresh is like meeting a slice of Oregon history. He is a force to be reckoned with, one of the pioneers of the Oregon wine industry since planting his first grapevines in 1970. Along the way, he profoundly infl