Archery Summit Arcus Pinot Noir 2014

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Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2014

Size
750ML

ABV
14.5%

Features
Collectible

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

Opulent fruit notes of raspberry coulis, wild strawberry, and fresh red cherry arise from the glass of this vintage of the 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.

Professional Ratings

  • 94
    Focused and generous, with ripe flavors on a taut frame, offering black cherry and smoky notes and mineral accents that linger harmoniously. Has a certain majesty as the finish persists. Best from 2018 through 2024.
  • 93
    COMMENTARY: Let's just talk about being serious, the 2014 Archery Summit Arcus Estate takes over and dominates the palate like few other Pinot Noirs would dare to do. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows up with an explosion of ripe blueberries and dried herbs. Its flavors round out with a suggestion of leather as the wine stays long and opulent in the finish. Pair its richness with a perfectly grilled Porterhouse steak. (Tasted: March 1, 2018, San Francisco, CA)
  • 92
    This is a real cherry bomb, showing terrific concentration and purity of fruit. Those vibrant flavors come in a swath of cola, then dive into a compact finish that leaves a residual hint of chocolate seltzer. This wine seems to be slightly bottle shocked (though it was rested for some weeks after being shipped) and may well deserve a higher score with more bottle age.
  • 91
    Lots of blackberry, spice and chocolate aromas follow through to a full body, ripe tannins and a slightly raisiny finish. Lots of fruit. Very intense.
  • 90
    The 2014 Arcus Estate Pinot Noir was picked between 14-21 September with 5% whole cluster fruit. Matured in 49% new French oak, it has a well-defined bouquet with raspberry coulis, wild strawberry and a touch of undergrowth originating from that judicious addition of new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with pure raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, fine acidity that is necessary to counterbalance the almost viscous texture. It is seductively smooth in the mouth with a slight chewiness towards the finish. This should present several years of drinking pleasure.

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In 1993, Archery Summit set its sights on creating wines of real purpose in the Willamette Valley. Since, the Dundee Hills winery has helped establish the region as the cradle of cooler-climate American wine. Winemaker Ian Burch and his team achieve bar-raising wines by way of earned instincts—the familiarity gained from many shared vintages, tending sites they know personally.

As responsible stewards of the land, Archery Summit engages in minimal-impact agriculture. Sustainability is a dynamic and vital part of growing wine, a practice that ensures both the industry’s future and the overall health of the trade. They practice sustainability wherever possible, from responsible farming in the vineyard to energy-sensitive approaches in the cellar.

Many of the vineyard sites are LIVE (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) certified, meaning they adhere to an internationally-acclaimed set of sustainability standards. These guidelines are site-specific and look to strengthen the well-being of the vineyard through minimal spraying, careful clone selection, heightened biodiversity, and more. Archery Summit endeavors to ensure that the soils and biodiversity of each site are as healthy and vibrant as they were when they found them.

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