Arterberry Maresh Maresh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

98+ points The Wine Advocate: "The 2021 Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard is an arresting wine that grows in bottle over several days, offering singular expression, purity and a touch of magic. Medium ruby, the nose is very complex and offers something new with each return to the glass. A deep core of pomegranate and cranberry sauce blossoms to orange peel, tea leaves, mossy bark and lilac with an array of amaro-like undertones. The palate is medium-bodied and has tremendously concentrated flavors for its harmonious, velvety frame (this sits at only 12.8% alcohol). Layered, dynamic and very long, it stands out as one of the best expressions of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir I've ever had the pleasure of tasting." Always the flagship Pinot noir from Jim, his opportunity to show off his favorite aspects of Maresh, the fifth oldest vineyard in the Willamette Valley. The epitome of Dundee Hills Pinot, the beauty and elegance of old vines. Swirl, sniff, taste, savor, mic drop. -Marcus A continuousl