Archery Summit Pinot Noir Arcus Estate Willamette Valley Oregon 2022

Gary Andrus launched Archery Summit in 1993, infatuated by Pinot Noir and the capacity the Willamette Valley seemed to have for it. The Dundee Hills in particular caught his eye, because it shares similar growing conditions with Burgundy, France, and some of the most acclaimed Pinot Noir vineyards on earth. A veteran winemaker with a résumé full of award-winning Napa Valley wines, Andrus sharpened his craft at sister winery Pine Ridge Vineyards. He founded that label in 1978, going on to specialize in vineyard-designate wines, tied tightly and evocatively to the sites they pulled from.

Aromas of plum and blackberry mingle with licorice, while subtle whole cluster characteristics intertwine with spice-driven oak nuances. The palate reveals well-layered complexity, featuring chewy yet fine tannins and a hint of fennel, culminating in a lengthy mouthfeel. This wines impressive persistence on the palate and in the glass suggests excellent aging potential promising continued development over time in bottle.