Arterberry Maresh Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2022

96 points Decanter: "Pommard, Wadenswil (50%) and a bit of Dijon, the youngest vines on the Maresh estate, are from 1997, as well as plantings from 1991, 83, and 70, all of it own-rooted. Earth and rose petals announce gorgeous aromatics. Winemaker Jim Maresh destems 100%. It sees 18-24 months in barrel. At $33.50, this may be the best deal in American wine. Earthen aromatics, pine bough, and blood orange spritz. The palate is fresh with blue and red bramble fruits, spicy clove and savoury herbaceousness." A Dundee Hills late October harvest under sunny skies yields exactly this kind of beauty—loooong in flavor while being ultra elegant. A classic Arterberry Maresh Dundee Hills Pinot noir drinking beautifully now. From Jim Maresh: Red plum, cinnamon, and raspberry liqueur. Seamless red nectar hits a wall of fine tannin. Has the high toned concentration of fruit leather at under 13%. 2021 vintage notes As noted above, while all of Jim's wines continue to grow in sophistication, his 2021