A new project started by Jim Maresh of Arterberry Maresh in 2019 focusing on making some incredible Chardonnays that don't exactly follow the same rigid rules for Arteberry proper. This is the second vintage for Tan Fruit, as there were no 2020s made, and after some early reports, these should be exceptional and match the scores of the 2019s, which were in the high 90s. The idea behind this estate is Jim has access to a lot of exciting fruit that he can purchase, and bottling it under the Tan Fruit label truly gives him the freedom to express his creative side while still retaining that classicism and sense of place that we expect from Jim, who is one of the best producers of Chardonnay in Oregon right now, and responsible for actively elevating these wines to the world-class level. Jim is making some of the best Chardonnays in all of Oregon, and we have the two top Chardonnays from Tan Fruits 2021 vintage, featuring fruit from Jim's family vineyard and purchased fruit from Oak Grove, a vineyard established in 1982 by Eola Hills Wine Cellars. These have just been released, and we have some of the only bottles available right now.
Wine Advocate (Erin Brooks) 97 pts! The 2021 Chardonnay Maresh Vineyard has pure aromas of red apples, pie crust, almonds and jasmine blossoms with top notes of salty lemon. The medium-bodied palate is generous yet balanced, with a concentrated core of savory fruit tempered by streaks of matchstick and spice. It has seamless, energetic acidity and a long, nuanced finish and will benefit from 3-5 more years in bottle.
2021 Tan Fruit Chardonnay Maresh Vineyard
2021 Tan Fruit Chardonnay Maresh Vineyard
$59.99
$59.99
A new project started by Jim Maresh of Arterberry Maresh in 2019 focusing on making some incredible Chardonnays that don't exactly follow the same rigid rules for Arteberry proper. This is the second vintage for Tan Fruit, as there were no 2020s made, and after some early reports, these should be exceptional and match the scores of the 2019s, which were in the high 90s. The idea behind this estate is Jim has access to a lot of exciting fruit that he can purchase, and bottling it under the Tan Fruit label truly gives him the freedom to express his creative side while still retaining that classicism and sense of place that we expect from Jim, who is one of the best producers of Chardonnay in Oregon right now, and responsible for actively elevating these wines to the world-class level. Jim is making some of the best Chardonnays in all of Oregon, and we have the two top Chardonnays from Tan Fruits 2021 vintage, featuring fruit from Jim's family vineyard and purchased fruit from Oak Grove, a vineyard established in 1982 by Eola Hills Wine Cellars. These have just been released, and we have some of the only bottles available right now.
Wine Advocate (Erin Brooks) 97 pts! The 2021 Chardonnay Maresh Vineyard has pure aromas of red apples, pie crust, almonds and jasmine blossoms with top notes of salty lemon. The medium-bodied palate is generous yet balanced, with a concentrated core of savory fruit tempered by streaks of matchstick and spice. It has seamless, energetic acidity and a long, nuanced finish and will benefit from 3-5 more years in bottle.
