2018 Arterberry Maresh Pinot Noir Winemaker Reserve Maresh Vineyard

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  9/15/2022 - viniferatu Likes this wine:

  Compared to the 2018 Weber, this is inviting and open, with a darker and riper fruit profile, as well as a broader spectrum of spice notes. Aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, cola, fennel pollen, cedar, cinnamon, sassafras, violets... On the palate it is dense and layered, full-bodied and supple, tannins are soft and plush, acid is buried but adequate to keep everything fresh, this may be the least acidic Arterberry-Maresh I've had. Long finish has liqueur-like tones next to intriguing meaty and spicy/piney nuances, the tannins remain refined and smooth, and the acid really comes through as everything fades, which makes me wonder if I'm wrong about it being less acidic than others I've had from A-M. Powerful stuff, I think it will be more interesting when the savory/earthy element has developed, which might take 10 or 20 years, but if you're into a fruit-forward style you shouldn't deprive yourself in the short term. I'm certainly enjoying it immensely tonight.

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