Capturing the distinctive terroir of this single vineyard, the Arcus Vineyard rewards Pinot Noir devotees with an expansive nose, compelling midpalate, elegant finish, and a superior expression of the variety. The 2017 Arcus flows across the palate in an effortless, enveloping fashion. With pronounced minerality drawn from age-old volcanic soils, the wine from the steeply set, gorgeously situated vineyard is completely captivating in flavor. Compelling fragrances of tobacco, and wild spearmint lead to a lean, umami, focused yet dramatic flavor profile, filled with stone fruit and a distinctive chalky texture.
91points, Wine Spectator
Opulent fruit notes of raspberry coulis, wild strawberry and fresh red cherry arise from the glass of this vintage of our Arcus Estate Pinot Noir, blending with a background of savory nori and cocoa powder. The palate offers generous flavors of concentrated raspberry, Oregon blackcap and blackberry, leading into notes of spice box and lavender incense. A viscous texture creates lasting impressions of ripe black fruit that melt gracefully into the dark chocolate finish.
