Arterberry Maresh 2023 “Maresh Vineyard” Pinot Noir Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley 98 Points

James Suckling 98 Points: ” Tense and savory, with layers of spicy herbs and black pepper, together with pure, elegant fruit wrapped in blood-orange zest. The structure is tightly wound, with firm, deeply rooted tannins and almost endless length. The mid-palate unfolds with biWer oranges, seashells, iron, and crushed bricks, adding complexity. This is built for the cellar and needs some time. Better from 2029″

Vinous 96 Points: “The 2023 Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard is impossible to ignore, offering an array of crushed cherries and minty herbs, along with a hint of clove and stone dust that tempt the senses. Elegance defines the feel, as velvety textures are supported by cool-toned acidity while red and blue fruits swirl across the palate, leaving a crunchy mineral tinge toward the close. A web of fine-grained tannin adds structure and poise as the 2023 finishes with outstanding length and energy, leaving inner rose tones and a pleasantly bitter twang to linger. Fabulous.”