Chehalem

Ridgecrest Pinot Noir

9.04 ratings

8.91 pro ratings

Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

Tim Herrmann

9.3

This chehalem was showing its development and is the most Burgundian domestic pinot I've had yet. It had a complex aroma and integrated palate of roses, dried red cherries, spicy forest floor, and some savory mushroom notes are just beginning to show. While the flavors are a touch rustic, this is quite balanced and has bright acid, so I want to see where this goes with 5 more years.

May 17th, 2015