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Arterberry Maresh / Tan Fruit Sale
We’re launching a week of sales on some of our favorite producers from our favorite place: Oregon!
Stock Up & Save On:
Arterberry Maresh and Tan Fruit
Arterberry Maresh / Tan Fruit Sale
We’re launching a week of sales on some of our favorite producers from our favorite place: Oregon!
Stock Up & Save On:
Arterberry Maresh and Tan Fruit
As the third-generation in his family to make wine, Jim crafts Grand Cru-level Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Arterberry Maresh’s prized position in the Dundee Hills. His releases are praised by critics and consumers alike. These are benchmark wines for the region that somehow capture Jim’s easy-going yet seriously-smart-under-the-skin personality.
That dualistic charm is doubled in his experimental side project dubbed ‘Tan Fruit’. Now, you could assume that these side-project wines are mere throwaway gags, but leave it to Jim to release top-scoring and boldly visionary Chardonnay. Wine Advocate gushed over the first releases from 2019, granting the wines top marks for Oregon whites in the vintage, and subsequent releases have received no less attention.
Tan Fruit expertly explores different vineyard sources, winemaking techniques, and picking dates, while mixing barrel and steel, malo- and non-, from the Columbia Valley to Umpqua. It’s like he followed every possible path of a flowchart of Oregon Chardonnay and somehow made each result delicious.
We’re offering these beauties at insider-only pricing now through Friday morning. So, stock up and be amazed for years to come.
That dualistic charm is doubled in his experimental side project dubbed ‘Tan Fruit’. Now, you could assume that these side-project wines are mere throwaway gags, but leave it to Jim to release top-scoring and boldly visionary Chardonnay. Wine Advocate gushed over the first releases from 2019, granting the wines top marks for Oregon whites in the vintage, and subsequent releases have received no less attention.
Tan Fruit expertly explores different vineyard sources, winemaking techniques, and picking dates, while mixing barrel and steel, malo- and non-, from the Columbia Valley to Umpqua. It’s like he followed every possible path of a flowchart of Oregon Chardonnay and somehow made each result delicious.
We’re offering these beauties at insider-only pricing now through Friday morning. So, stock up and be amazed for years to come.
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Arterberry Maresh / Tan Fruit
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Arterberry Maresh / Tan Fruit
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Sale ends Friday, October 24th at 9 am Pacific.
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Arterberry Maresh / Tan Fruit
Discount will not display online or in your cart,
We will adjust your invoice before processing your charge.
Sale ends Friday, October 24th at 9 am Pacific.
We offer twenty in-stock Arterberry Maresh and Tan Fruit options on sale now, including:
Arterberry Maresh ‘Maresh Vineyard’ Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $71.90, that’s $68.31 at 5% off and $64.71 at 10% off, 32 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 97 points “The 2023 Chardonnay Maresh Vineyard seduces with a burst of crushed flint stones, dusty sage, nectarine and gingery spice. Its textures are otherworldly, nearly oily yet sleek, with a sour citrus nervousness that excites the palate as opulently ripe apricot settles on the senses. Despite its weight and intensity, this 2023 Chardonnay leaves the palate reeling with tension, salty and lime intense, with a strong mineral resonance that adds lasting crunchiness. Gorgeous today yet balanced for a long evolution.”
Arterberry Maresh Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $30.90, that’s $29.36 at 5% off and $27.81 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 93 points “Dynamic yet sleek, with brisk acidity framed by vibrant cherry, cranberry, green tea and dusky spice flavors that zip along the snappy finish. Drink now through 2023.”
Arterberry Maresh Old Vines Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 13 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 94 points “The 2022 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Old Vines is remarkably pretty, cascading up from the glass with a vibrant blend of minty herbs and crushed cherries complemented by hints of cola and spice. This has energy to spare, silken in feel with ripe red berry fruits that envelop the senses. It takes on a darker shade toward the close as tactile minerals saturate. A bump of juicy acidity enlivens the finish as sweet tannins tug at the senses and notes of blood orange slowly fade. The 2022 is like a well-muscled dancer. It’s already so likable that many collectors may not have the patience to watch it fully mature. The Dundee Hills Old Vines is sourced from vines that average 41 years old, all Pommard clones, sourced from 75% Maresh and 25% Weber Vineyard.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Arterberry Maresh Old Vines Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 30 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 95 points “The 2023 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Old Vines blossoms in the glass, where balsamic-tinged black cherries mingle with dried roses, nuances of gravel dust and a hint of clove. This wine is seamless and elegant, silken in texture, with a solid core of minerals to balance citrus-infused wild berry fruits that slowly saturate the palate. It tapers off chewy and extremely long, leaving the palate watering for more, all framed by regal tannins.”
Arterberry Maresh Maresh Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 25 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 96 points “The 2023 Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard is impossible to ignore, offering an array of crushed cherries and minty herbs, along with a hint of clove and stone dust that tempt the senses. Elegance defines the feel, as velvety textures are supported by cool-toned acidity while red and blue fruits swirl across the palate, leaving a crunchy mineral tinge toward the close. A web of fine-grained tannins adds structure and poise as the 2023 finishes with outstanding length and energy, leaving inner rose tones and a pleasantly bitter twang to linger. Fabulous.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Arterberry Maresh Weber Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $64.50, that’s $61.28 at 5% off and $58.05 at 10% off, 29 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 94 points “The 2022 Pinot Noir Weber Vineyard bursts from the glass without even a swirl, displaying an exuberant bouquet of black cherry sauce, rum cake, autumnal spice and hints of balsam herbs. This is a beast, succulent and fleshy in feel yet elegant to the core, with depths of ripe red berry fruits that drench the palate in primary concentration. Minty herbs mix with steeped plums through the dramatically long finale, leaving a subtle collection of grippy tannins to linger on. There’s so much depth and power under the hood here. Although the 2022 has a more immediate feel, it also has a deep complexity that keeps me coming back.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Arterberry Maresh Weber Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $56, that’s $53.20 at 5% off and $50.40 at 10% off, 18 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 94 points “The 2023 Pinot Noir Weber Vineyard is wildly spicy and lifted in the glass, wafting up with a bouquet of stemmed strawberries, tangerine zest, lime and fresh basil. Soft textures are round and supple, with a savory core of minty red and blue fruits underscored by zesty acidity and salty minerals. Sweet tannins frame the finish without slowing its momentum. Tart cranberry tones linger, forcing the mouth to water as nuances of lavender fade.”
Tan Fruit ‘Cuvée Tan Fruit’ Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Subtle and bright with lemon, tide pool and white flowers. Raw and intensely structured. Excellent with Torkes oysters from Netarts Bay, Oregon. Fermented and aged in barrel for 10 months then transferred to steel tank for 6 months. From the AVA’s of Yamhill-Carlton, Chehalem Mountains, Lower Long Tom, Dundee Hills. A blend of 8 vineyards from the Willamette Valley.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Tan Fruit ‘Tank Fruit’ Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 34 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 96 points “A highly expressive and bright expression, showing dried citrus, spiced pears and a touch of white flowers. The palate is mouth-filling yet nervy, driven by crunchy acidity and a firm mineral core. Taut and focused, with energy and precision throughout. 100% Maresh Vineyard Dijon clone, planted in 1991. Drink or hold.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Tan Fruit Anela Vineyard Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 96 points “The 2022 Chardonnay Anela is singular and savory. Candied peaches and manuka honey mingle with dried sage, roasted hazelnuts and struck flint on the nose, and it teases you with slowly blossoming, spicy undertones. The palate is luxurious and satiny with kaleidoscopic, mouth-coating flavors, and its modest 30% new French oak is already well integrated. It has a foil of laser-like acidity, and its juiciness and hauntingly long finish draw you back to the glass again and again.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Tan Fruit Dupee Vineyard Chardonnay, McMinnville 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 94 points “The Dupee Chardonnay was barrel fermented and matured for 10 months in 25% new French oak. It opens with youthful flinty character that gives way to alluring scents of white peach, brioche and meringue. The light-bodied palate features dynamic flavors of ripe citrus and saline, honey and nuts. Its satiny texture is structured by tense, linear acidity, and it has a long, mineral-driven finish. It will be long lived in the cellar.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Tan Fruit Dupee Vineyard ‘Extra Tan’ Chardonnay, McMinnville 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 32 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 96 points “Another white made with partially botrytized grapes. Firmly structured, yet seamlessly integrated, this needs time to fully reveal its layers. Lush and complex, yet delicately subtle and precise at the same time, offering aromas of passion fruit and pink guava, layered with hints of seashells and white berries, while a flinty edge adds depth. The botrytis influence is clean and subtle, contributing a refined touch. White-tea nuances provide an elegant layer and the palate shows balance between tense chalkiness and silky smoothness. Drink or hold.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Tan Fruit Eyrie Vineyard Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 98 points “Tight and reserved, showcasing the depth of 55-year-old chardonnay vines from Eyrie Vineyard, one of the oldest existing plantings in Willamette, dating back to 1968. A mineral-driven, umami-rich profile with wet leaves, subtle quince, sesame seeds and hints of tangerines. Structured and compact, with a phenolic tension and a savory, earthy, clay-like character. There’s a lot going on in this wine. It is pure, full and very long. Needs time to fully unfold. Whole-cluster pressed. Better from 2027.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Tan Fruit Maresh Vineyard Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 95 points “The 2022 Chardonnay Maresh Vineyard comes from a block of Dijon clone vines planted in 1991 in the Dundee Hills on a steep, south-facing slope at 675 feet of elevation. Barrel fermented and matured for 10 months in 15% new French oak, plus four months in stainless steel, it’s reminiscent of Chablis and boasts exceptionally pure aromas. It opens with flint and petrichor before blossoming to apricot, elderflower liqueur, lime peel and hazelnuts. The palate is vibrant and silky with understated layers of creamy, peachy fruit, and its linear acidity and flinty tones come together for a shimmery finish. For several days after it’s opened, the Maresh Vineyard becomes more and more expressive, pointing to a long life in the cellar.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Tan Fruit Maresh Vineyard ‘Extra Tan’ Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 21 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 97 points “This bone-dry chardonnay is crafted from cluster selection at Maresh Vineyard, with 50% of the grapes affected by botrytis, yet the influence remains subtle and clean. A broad spectrum of aromatics, with pink nectarines, white cherries and white pepper lifting from the glass. Big yet weightless, with a cloudy, almost ethereal presence. Structured, with subtle tannins and a solid mineral backbone. Long and massive, yet never heavy, with extra layers of depth. From old-vine Wente clone planted in 1983. Drink or hold.”
Close Out Sale!
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Tan Fruit Sophie’s Vineyard Chardonnay, Umpqua Valley 2021 750ml Was $59, Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 33 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 93 points “The 2021 Chardonnay Sophie’s Vineyard comes from an isolated vineyard near the town of Yoncalla in the Umpqua Valley, planted in the late 1970s with Draper and Wente selections. Matured in oak and finished with four months in stainless steel, it has fresh scents of green pear, quince and citrus blossom with undertones of almonds, flint and honey. The light-bodied palate is creamy and plush with gently nutty fruits and a long, refreshing finish.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Tan Fruit White Walnut Vineyard Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 19 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 97 points “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.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Tan Fruit White Walnut Vineyard Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 29 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 97 points “Very dynamic and complex, with nervy acidity and a sleek, textured profile. Steely and mineral-driven in a Chablis-like style, this offers crushed lemons, white peaches and cracked stones, with fresh acidity and a refined, linear structure. The finish is long, focused and full of energy. Drink or hold.”
Shop our twenty Arterberry Maresh and Tan Fruit selections now!
Don’t miss our additional sale going on now:
Graacher Domprobst: Single-Vineyard Rieslings from Multiple Producers!
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Graacher Domprobst
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Graacher Domprobst
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Graacher Domprost sale ends Wednesday, October 22nd at 9 am Pacific.