Arterberry Maresh Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard 2019 750ml

Although the harvest window was marked by episodes of rain, the 2019 Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard is exceptional, offering particularly pure, bright red fruit and a stony mineral character. Its aromas unfurl very slowly, segueing from flint to raspberry and pomegranate liqueur, then on to wafts of charcuterie, gravel dust and soaring floral perfume. It’s devastatingly delicious, flooding the mouth with highly perfumed, highly concentrated red-fruit flavors. Despite its depth, its silky tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity offer a sense of weightlessness, and it has a very long, kaleidoscopic finish.

• Country: United States
• Region: Oregon
• Appellation: Willamette Valley
• Sub Appellation: Dundee Hills
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.