James Sucking Reviews
2022 Vintage
Arterberry Maresh Wines

PURCHASE WINE

ARTERBERRY MARESH CHARDONNAY DUNDEE HILLS MARESH VINEYARD 2022
Score 98
Rich golden color with beautiful notes of mangoes, candied lemons, oranges, lots of spices, hits of toffee, peach pit, Sichuan pepper and umami, with a white truffle fragrance. Full and broad with so much depth and so many layers. Polished, pristine and super refined, with firm phenolic tension and mineral verve. Lovely texture and outstanding balance. It lasts for minutes. Drink or hold.

ARTERBERRY MARESH PINOT NOIR DUNDEE HILLS MARESH 2021
Score 97
Very complex and indecisive nose that needs some time to show its potential. There are gunpowder, crushed stone, wet clay, white pepper with beautiful high-toned red fruit notes. Super tense and agile on the palate. It’s medium-bodied but very wide, long and encompassing. It lasts long, showing tightness and firmness. It needs a few years to start showing its best. Try after 2027.

ARTERBERRY MARESH PINOT NOIR DUNDEE HILLS MARESH 2022
Score 96

Very subtle on the nose with forest berries, tea leaves, Morello cherries, wild herbs and some warm spices. Medium-bodied, yet it’s big on the palate. Suave and velvety, with an intense beauty on the mid-palate. Delicate, gentle texture all in harmony, yet it’s vibrant, energetic and very focused. The finish is agile and lively, with so much focus and length. It’s authentic, well-crafted and long. Drink or hold.

ARTERBERRY MARESH PINOT NOIR DUNDEE HILLS WEBER 2022
Score 95
Beautiful sour cherries, blood oranges, white pepper, vibrant dried herbs and spicy notes. Savory and medium-bodied. It’s weightless and delicate but at the same time structured, with a firm, focused backbone and a lot of zesty and tangy tension. There’s minerality on the very long finish. A pristine and ethereal wine. Drink or hold.

TAN FRUIT CHARDONNAY DUNDEE HILLS MARESH VINEYARD 2022
Score 94
Dusty nose of gunpowder, chamomile and dried citrus peel on a bed of white peaches and pears. Some bread crust, too. Medium-bodied with nervy acidity and peach stone bitterness. It’s fresh, focused and well-balanced. Drink or hold.

TAN FRUIT CHARDONNAY DUNDEE HILLS EYRIE VINEYARD 2019
Score 97
Fantastic nose on a high-class chardonnay. Apple tart, baking spice, nutmeg, baked lemon, toasted almond, butter and cedar aromas mingle on the nose. It’s medium to full-bodied with bright acidity. Ample and extensive while remaining focused. Vivid and flavorful center palate with loads of cinnamon and apple character. Vivid, with tension developing toward the finish. Focused and long. Drink or hold.

TAN FRUIT CHARDONNAY CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS ANELA VINEYARD 2022
Score 96
Very delicate and pristine fruit character, with salted lemons, pineapple, lemon curd and subtle notes of pastry and almonds. Medium- to full-bodied, firm and structured, with a lot of layers and a lot of potential. Voluptuous texture with precision and agility. Mineral backbone with crushed stones and chalk. Focused, succulent finish with length. Better after a year or two.

TAN FRUIT CHARDONNAY DUNDEE HILLS MARESH VINEYARD 2022
Score 94
Dusty nose of gunpowder, chamomile and dried citrus peel on a bed of white peaches and pears. Some bread crust, too. Medium-bodied with nervy acidity and peach stone bitterness. It’s fresh, focused and well-balanced. Drink or hold.

TAN FRUIT CHARDONNAY DUNDEE HILLS WHITE WALNUT VINEYARD 2022
Score 97
Perfumed nose expressing notes of baked pears, almond powder, cream, baked lemons, chamomile and some white flowers. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and character. Vertical with so much tension. Vibrant and intense but remains in control. Plenty of verve and brightness. There is a purity to it. Textural and well-composed. A brilliant white with a long, mineral finish. Drink or hold.

TAN FRUIT CHARDONNAY WILLAMETTE VALLEY MCMINNVILLE DUPEE VINEYARD 2022
Score 94
Aromatic and inviting nose of blanched almonds, lemons, caramel, herbs and hints of crushed stones. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity. A lively, succulent core of lemons brings energy to the center palate. Juicy and full of freshness, with a flavorful, mouthwatering finish. Persistent and quite compact. Drink or hold.

TAN FRUIT CHARDONNAY EOLA-AMITY HILLS OAK GROVE VINEYARD 2019
Score 96
Dried mangoes, dried lemons, honeysuckle, orange blossoms and hints of raw almonds. A lot of complexity. Medium- to full-bodied, structured and concentrated on the palate with a velvety, phenolic touch to the mouthfeel. Generous fruit adds some weight, and it finishes with a spicy and earthy aftertaste. Drink or hold.

TAN FRUIT CHARDONNAY EOLA-AMITY HILLS OAK GROVE VINEYARD 2021
Score 95
Seductive nose of green apples, white peaches, jasmine tea and plenty of wild herbs. Medium-bodied with a well-rounded texture and profile. Elegant and textural. Well-driven and clean, with a fresh acidity kicking in toward the flavorful, succulent finish. Steely and fresh. Drink or hold.