Today we share the wines of Archery Summit, one of the historic spots in the Dundee Hills. A gorgeous spot to visit with their cave experience, Archery Summit has sweeping views of the Willamette Valley and is a must visit for those who have never tasted these beautiful wines. Founded by Pine Ridge Winery legend Gary Andrus, Archery Summit sources from a host of vineyards across the valley, as well as estate fruit.
At the helm is winemaker Ian Burch who formerly made wine at Evening Land. He has been doing a really good job with this program. I love the 2023 Archery Summit ‘Vireton’ Pinot Gris (OB, 92) which is fresh with loads of texture and minerality. Even better is the 2022 Archery Summit ‘Dundee Hills’ Pinot Noir (OB, 93) which is built to age and shows beautiful red fruits with copious minerals. Learn more about Archery Summit and their great lineup of wines at http://www.archerysummit.com. Here are the excellent new wines from Archery Summit.
2023 Archery Summit ‘Vireton’ Pinot Gris- Coming from a host of Willamette Valley sites, the 2023 ‘Vireton’ offers poached pear, marzipan and starfruit notes alongside a smooth texture with a bright sense of minerality. Medium-bodied, with good verve, enjoy now and over the next few years. Drink 2024-2030- 92
2022 Archery Summit ‘Dundee Hills’ Chardonnay- The beautiful ‘Dundee Hills’ Chardonnay offers brioche and salted peach notes on the nose alongside shades of Pink Lady apple. This is fresh, beautifully textured stuff that is drinking really well in its mineral-laden youth. Drink 2024-2032- 93
2022 Archery Summit ‘Vireton’ Pinot Noir- The 2022 ‘Vireton’ comes off more on the linear side with pretty red fruits that mingle well with stony minerals and sea salt dusted orange peel. Drink 2024-2029- 90
2022 Archery Summit ‘Dundee Hills’ Pinot Noir- A beautiful wine made in this slightly cooler vintage, the 2022 ‘Dundee Hills’ Pinot Noir delivers serious nerve with beautiful pomegranate seed, red currant and tobacco leaf flavors alongside salty minerals on the palate. Medium-bodied and showing good length, enjoy this beautiful wine now and over the next ten years. Drink 2024-2034- 93