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Today we have a one-barrel exclusive for you. It is the first 2010 vintage wine from Jim Maresh, his Arterberry Maresh Juliard Vineyard Pinot noir 2010. And it is a story of scarcity. In the coveted 2010 vintage, only 25 cases were made. Jim offered it to us and we love it and we bought it all.
The 2010 Juliard is vivid and energetically aromatic, with citrus-accented sweet red fruit picking up rose and mineral notes. Each sip unveils another layer of depth - this young wine is still coming to life. A mixture of red cherries and berries has a darker element fanning out towards the finish, adding savory dried herbs. The 2010 Juliard puts on weight as it breathes and will put on weight in your cellar. The best 2010s are destined for a long life, with serious aging potential. I recommend cellaring it for at least 3 years. 12.8% alcohol.
Half of the cases will go to our Reserve Club members, making this even more scarce. Please place your orders soon!
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We have a one-barrel exclusive for you. It is the first 2010 Arterberry Maresh Pinot noir, from Juliard Vineyard. And it is a story of scarcity. Normal yields for Oregon Pinot noir are around 2 tons per acre. In 2010, Jim Maresh got 0.5 tons from ...
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This knocks me out. It drew me in with the first waft from the glass - I want to take this beauty home. Pure prettiness. Elegant aromas of red fruit, sandalwood, and flowers rise from the glass. Silky and soft, this makes for great early drinkin...
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From a micro-boutique winery south of our Corvallis shop. Nice weight for a more delicate Pinot. An ebullient red cherry heart is shaded by evergreen forest. The 2010 Lylee reminds me of the Evesham Wood Willamette Valley Pinots in style and chara...
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January Wine Club Complete List of Wines - All at 15% Discount for Members (pdf)
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I'm saving up so I can stock my cellar with the 2010's. Pretty and inviting from the first pour, it shows a purity that has me giddy.
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Boisterous and big in personality, the Ayoub Brittan immediately won me over (hence its selection as a Reserve Pinot Club wine). Stretching out in all directions, you get wild berries from the vine that absolutely burst, with an underlying earthy ...
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Wine Spectator's HOT WINE for November 25, 2011
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A standout at the Deep Roots Coalition tasting, this is gorgeous Pinot. It's one of those OMG (oh my god!) wines.
Instantly likeable when you first open the bottle, the balance and flavors are delicious and just get better as the wine opens....
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