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Stephen Goff was Beaux Freres assistant winemaker for 7 years ('01-'08) His list of accolades over 15 years as head winemaker of Colene Clemens:

Dear friends, This email highlights four Oregon Pinot Noir shining stars of the outstanding 2021 vintage which has deservedly been hailed "a Cinderalla Story." The spotlight is on Colene Clemens. This release is a sure bet shoo-in for a fourth time in Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of the Year when announced this November. 3 cases were all we were able to secure for you. They will all sell instantly, as our $29.97 price is almost the same as when we last offered nearly a decade ago! Can you think of any price that's held for 9 years? There's no need for predictions as the 2021s we have tasted are absolutely dazzling and boast the most exceptional quality we've seen since 2012 and 2016. We'll continue to offer you the very best we find, while stock lasts. These are the final bottles of this vintage for all wines, so move quickly to get ahead of the mobs!

2021 Colene Clemens Dopp Creek Chehelam Mountains Pinot Noir 94 Points, Rank? of 2024 - Wine Spectator: "This expressive red is dynamic, yet retains a sense of elegance and refinement, showing pomegranate and blueberry flavors underscored by river stone and dusky spice accents. Builds tension toward lively tannins. Drink now through 2032. 4,888 cases made." -TF (2023) 93 Points - James Suckling: A juicy and tasty pinot with aromas of dark cherries, sliced mushrooms, chocolate strawberries, cardamom and nutmeg. Medium-bodied, creamy and well-balanced, with fine-grained tannins and a bright finish. Drink now or hold.  92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: The 2021 Pinot Noir Dopp Creek takes on a deep transparent ruby color and offers aromas of toasted baking spices, ripe red and black raspberry, cardamom, and fresh pine. Medium-bodied, with juicy fruit up front, it fills the palate with fine tannins, and its more serious structure shows itself after the more primary fruit subsides on the palate. It will do well with another 6-12 months in bottle. Drink it over the coming 6-8 years. Drink 2024-2032. Alcohol: 14.1% Only 36 bottles arriving Wednesday 3/27 Price: $29.97 btl

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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley: The Magic of Arterberry Maresh “Although just 6,000 cases of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are made annually, this family-run estate epitomizes the best of what Willamette Valley has to offer and is synonymous with Oregon’s old-vine heritage. The wines are concentrated yet elegant, fruity yet flinty and are some of the most impressive wines I’ve tried anywhere—not just in the US.” —Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate 2021 Arterberry Maresh 'Old Vines' Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: “The 2021 Pinot Noir Old Vines comes from the Maresh Vineyard, from vines that were planted in 1970, and has a singular expression with detailed, spicy accents reminiscent of bitters or amaro. "You only get those high-toned essences if you pick al dente," winemaker Jim Maresh explains. "It's easy to volatilize all that away." The Old Vines has a medium ruby color and arresting aromas of orange bitters, mossy bark and tobacco leaves complementing a deep core of pomegranate, rhubarb and cranberry. The light-bodied palate offers remarkably pure, detailed flavors. It has velvety tannins, seamless freshness and a very long finish with a flourish of spicy accents. Drink 2025-2040." - Erin Brooks (5/18/23) #22 Top 100 of 2021 - Wine Spectator (for 2018 v.): “Structured yet elegantly layered, this version offers pretty violet, raspberry and spiced tea accents that build tension toward polished, medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2029.” -TF (8/21) 4 bottles left Price: $59.97 btl Order link

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