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2015 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Terroir Anthology Tresori Vineyard

Chehalem Mountains more

2/29/2024 - jmcafee Likes this wine: NR

This is drinking very well right now, but has years to go. Very well balanced with bright cherry on the palate and good acidity, and refined tannins. The volcanic terroir is a stark contrast to the sedimentary soil of the estate vineyards. 777 clone (my favorite). My original end of drinking window of 2028 still stands, but it very possible to push to 2030.

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2016 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Limites

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2/22/2024 - Ridgefield Goomba Likes this wine: 97 points

One of the best Pinot Noirs I’ve had

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2010 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 777 Block

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2/11/2024 - jmcafee Likes this wine: NR

Similar to my previous notes. The fruit has almost completely aged, with a hint of cherry left. Bright acidity is about the only thing left at this point, not objectionable, but past EOL.

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2016 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Terroir Anthology Tresori Vineyard

Chehalem Mountains more

2/10/2024 - jmcafee Likes this wine: NR

The volcanic terroir shows here, in contrast to the sedimentary soils of the estate vineyards of Arborbrook. I think this is a 777 clone (don't quote me, though). Drinking very well right now with aged black cherry fruit, balanced acid and smooth tannins. Not much secondary flavors. 2028 will be the end of the drinking window.

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2010 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Origin 1866

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1/18/2024 - jmcafee Likes this wine: NR

I echo my previous tasting note. This is a great vintage that is in a great spot of the drinking window. Beginning to fade, so consume by 2026. Well done, Dave.

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2017 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Heritage Cuvée

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1/17/2024 - bear wrote: 90 points

Really good right now. Everything seems in balance - acidity, fruit, tannins, earthy undertones.

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2012 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 777 Block

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12/24/2023 - jmcafee Likes this wine: NR

Similar to my previous tastings. Drinking quite well with aged fruit and smooth tannins, backed by good acidity.

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2011 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 777 Block

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11/14/2023 - jmcafee Likes this wine: NR

This is a real chameleon.

On opening the secondary flavors are off-putting, with a good amount of harsh tannin and bright acidity. Bricking is quite evident.

2 days later the wine was far more enjoyable. Medium strength notes of tobacco and leather on the palate fooled me into thinking this was a Cabernet. The tannins completely smoothed out, backed by good acidity.

So drink by 2027, but wait 48 hours after opening to really enjoy the maturity.

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2013 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Brendan Scott Pommard Clone

Yamhill County more

11/5/2023 - aChave Likes this wine: 91 points

30-minute decant and consumed over 90 minutes. Darker, clear red color. Intense flavors of dried cherries, with nicely balanced acids and medium weight. Good length on the finish. Mouth-filling fruit with just a bit of syrup texture. Tannins are in the background, though still present and emerge further with air. Deep for a 2013. 91+
Worked very well with beef stir fry with garlic and ginger.

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2013 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 777 Block

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11/2/2023 - bear wrote: 88 points

Still very drinkable but past its prime. Drink it now.

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2015 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Coury Clone Hyland Vineyard

Yamhill County more

9/26/2023 - jmcafee wrote: NR

Shortly after the vintage was released I was impressed by the potential of this wine. Sadly, it currently falls off the mark. The fruit and acid are still there, but muted and compartmentalized, without any integration into more blended and complex palate. I don't think aging will help much, but you have nothing to lose waiting until 2025 to try another bottle.

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2013 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 777 Block

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8/2/2023 - jmcafee Likes this wine: NR

Very enjoyable, but nearing the end of the drinking window. Nice cherry fruit with good acidity, but not much else.

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2016 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 777 Block

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8/2/2023 - jmcafee wrote: NR

It is now 2023. Still disappointed. Some cherry fruit and mild bright acidity, but it mostly falls flat. I don't know that any further time in the bottle will be beneficial.

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2010 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Vintner's Select Arbor Brook Vineyard

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2/11/2023 - WineAggregate Likes this wine: 92 points

More complex than the 2008, and a bit lactic to my taste

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2017 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Terroir Anthology Hyland Vineyard

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1/29/2023 - bear Likes this wine: 94 points

Fabulous wine. Raspberry with some cherry, with silky tannins, medium acidity. Medium to long finish.

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2016 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Origin 1866

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12/27/2022 - jmcafee Likes this wine: NR

This is now in a good window for drinking. Well aged bing cherry fruit with a good bit of acidity. Drink now (2022).

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2015 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Black Widow

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12/24/2022 - bear Likes this wine: 89 points

I was worried that this wine might be late to mature. It’s very good right now. I think it’ll still be good for several more years.

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2015 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 777 Block

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12/4/2022 - jmcafee Likes this wine: NR

Consumed 10 days ago, so the details are sparse. That being said, I was very impressed with how it was aging and it will continue to drink well through 2026.

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2017 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 777 Block

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11/14/2022 - bear Likes this wine: 91 points

Still my “go to” Pinot noir! This was fabulous with Boyer Bugignon.

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2013 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 777 Block

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9/27/2022 - bear Likes this wine: 93 points

Same as the last bottle, which I really liked a lot - but even better. This may be the best 2013 Oregon Pinot noir I’ve had. Should be good for another couple of years, not a big wine by any means but very flavorful and really nicely balanced.

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2017 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 777 Block

Chehalem Mountains more

9/16/2022 - bear Likes this wine: 90 points

Really good wine - always drinkable, with some length and depth and a consistency of style that is reassuring - you always know what you're getting, even though there are the normal noticeable vintage differences. It went very nicely with a slaw of sliced fennel bulb, mint leaves, and napa cabbage.

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2014 ArborBrook Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc MLH Klipsun Vineyard

Red Mountain more

9/12/2022 - jmcafee Does not like this wine: NR

Tasted a library version at the winery a year ago that had some nice qualities. My purchased bottle suffers from heavy oxidation that overwhelms everything else. Some acidity but not much secondary flavors or anything else. I'm very disappointed that the winery offered this for sale.

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2013 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 777 Block

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8/7/2022 - jmcafee wrote: NR

Nearing the end of the drinking window. Lots of acidity but not much else to warrant further aging.

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2016 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 777 Block

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8/5/2022 - bear Likes this wine: 91 points

Drinking beautifully right now. the nose is a bit understated but has lots of cherry with some rock/loam notes. In the mouth, the cherry explodes. This is still one of my favorite wines - I could drink it every day. It has at least 4 more years left, in my opinion.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2012 ArborBrook Vineyards Sémillon Sydney Klipsun Vineyard

Red Mountain more

7/24/2022 - bear Likes this wine: 93 points

Like the 2011, this is a superb sauternes style wine. Just the right balance of acidity with the sweetness. Butterscotch, apricot, a bit of mango and pineapple.

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