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Matello Wines

Matello Wines

Don't let Matello Wines' small size fool you: Matello makes some Oregon's best Pinot noirs and white wines. Owner and winemaker Marcus Goodfellow is a star of the indie wine set in Portland, well-known among Portland's "foodies".

Marcus's deep knowledge of wine and winemaking began at the Heathman Hotel, where he rose from bus boy to wine expert. He continues his connection to the restaurant community - his Matello Pinot noir was selected for a James Beard dinner in New York City just a few years after he started making wine.

Goodfellow developed his winemaking skills while working closely with Amy Wesselman and David Autrey of Westrey. Matello wines are made from grapes purchased from several locations in the Willamette Valley. Marcus makes some his best wines from Pinot noir grapes sourced from the Whistling Ridge Vineyard in the Ribbon Ridge AVA. The vineyard lies directly above Beaux Freres Vineyards.

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Matello Chardonnay Richard's Cuvee 2010

It only makes sense that one of my favorite Pinot producers would also make a dynamite Chardonnay. There's great fruit he...


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$32.36

$35.95 Regular

Matello "Souris" Pinot noir 2010

Incredible. I don't how how winemaker Marcus Goodfellow packed so much into this wine, it's so expansive and alive. The...


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$37.76

$41.95 Regular

Matello Fool's Journey 2010

The 2010 Fool's Journey has slowly evolved into a beautifully feminine wine (yes, I am talking about Syrah!). Floral up f...


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$26.95

$29.95 Regular

Matello Durant Vineyard Pinot noir 2010

The wine is incredibly attractive - it invades your senses with sappy red fruit, powerful and ripe, with stunning, ineffab...


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$37.76

$41.95 Regular

Matello Pinot noir Winter's Hill 09

Marcus Goodfellow's 2009 wines are on the leader board for the vintage just as the 2008's were among my favorites last y...


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$34.16

$37.95 Regular

Matello Whistling Ridge Blanc 2010

Flavors of sweet citrus, fennel pollen and fruit salad and the perfect balance of secret sweetness and lingering acidity. ...


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$23.36

$25.95 Regular

Matello Whistling Ridge Pinot noir 2010

2009 Vintage Tasting Notes

The nose is driven by pure cherry fruit, floral tones, hints of savor...


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$30.28

$33.65 Regular

Matello Viognier 2010

Let me say without reservation: this is the best Pacific Northwest Viognier I've tasted. It is the definition of balance,...


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$22.45

$24.95 Regular

Matello Hommage Pinot noir 2010

Matello's Hommage favors grace, elegance and structure. Licorice-tinted black cherry provides the base - flavors fan out...


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$24.25

$26.95 Regular

Matello White Pinot noir 2010

Stone fruit, roses and raspberry leaves mingled with nutty overtones. Creamy texture and a long finish. ...


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$35.96

$39.95 Regular

Matello Lazarus Pinot noir 2011

Light ruby red with aromas of cherry with traces of earth, meat and savory herb. Flavors on the palate include raspberry, ...


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$19.75

$21.95 Regular

Matello Carey Creek Riesling 08

Indie Producer with Hands-off Approach to Pinot

Matello is produced by one of the smallest winer...


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$15.70

$17.45 Regular

Matello Caprice 2010

Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris: A perfect Thanksgiving white wine! Caprice shows a lovely interplay of subtle earthy notes and sil...


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$14.35

$15.95 Regular

Matello Pinot Gris 2011

Sourced from the Whistling Ridge Vineyard, this dry, crisp 100% Pinot Gris has a richness that balances a bright series o...


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$15.07

$16.75 Regular

Matello Rose of Pinot noir 2011

This pale pink Rose evokes roses, white tea, stone fruit and watermelon rind.

Matello is produced by one of the smal...


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$16.16

$17.95 Regular

Matello Clover 2011

Clover is 100% Pinot Gris from the Bishop Creek Vineyard but is not produced like a typical pinot gris. This wine has had ...


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$20.66

$22.95 Regular

Matello Bishop Creek Pinot Noir 09

2009 Wine Advocate - 92 points - The 2009 Pinot Noir Bishop Creek Vineyard adds complexity and structur...


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$37.76

$41.95 Regular

More About Matello Wines

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Marcus' philosophy in winemaking is to "let it be." He allows the natural beauty of the fruit to take center stage and builds a perfectly balanced wine around its natural evolution, without manipulation. Marcus does not alter the young wine's fermentation with yeast, and he uses little new oak. Oak is used for aging to add texture rather than flavor, allowing the fruit to predominate.

Goodfellow's winemaking process results in wines that allow the terroir to shine through. He takes risks and produces unique and memorable wines. Matello is an "Insider" winery worth knowing.

below, Marcus Goodfellow outside his winery in McMinnville, Oregon

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