Chehalem

RR Ridgecrest Pinot Noir

9.225 ratings
9.215 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
Michael Chelus

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, currant, mossy earth, vanilla and oak. Medium-bodied and velvety tannins.

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, currant, mossy earth, vanilla and oak. Medium-bodied and velvety tannins.

Jun 20th, 2022
Michael Chelus

Cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, licorice and oak. Medium-bodied and soft tannins.

Cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, licorice and oak. Medium-bodied and soft tannins.

Mar 20th, 2022
Allison Lyzenga

Black fruit with savory spices; pretty typical of region

Black fruit with savory spices; pretty typical of region

Mar 17th, 2022
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.3

Big, rich, ripe, complex, long. Hedonists will enjoy now.

Big, rich, ripe, complex, long. Hedonists will enjoy now.

Mar 22nd, 2016
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.2

Forest floor. Bright, juicy acidity and powerful yet fine tannins. Long and pure but not quite ready yet. Hold until 2018 or 2030.

Forest floor. Bright, juicy acidity and powerful yet fine tannins. Long and pure but not quite ready yet. Hold until 2018 or 2030.

Mar 22nd, 2016
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.2

Ah! The Princess of the 6 vintage vertical. Totally open and inviting but plenty left in reserve for later.

Ah! The Princess of the 6 vintage vertical. Totally open and inviting but plenty left in reserve for later.

Mar 22nd, 2016
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.4

Great nose with flavors to match. Big for Oregon but all in balance. Will keep thru 2020 but totally fine now.

Great nose with flavors to match. Big for Oregon but all in balance. Will keep thru 2020 but totally fine now.

Mar 22nd, 2016
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.3

Young but shows great finesse and potential. Best around 2020 to 2040.

Young but shows great finesse and potential. Best around 2020 to 2040.

Mar 22nd, 2016
Anne Hubatch

Was opened a day. Showing the vintage. Very ripe. A but past prime, but a very well made wine

Was opened a day. Showing the vintage. Very ripe. A but past prime, but a very well made wine

Oct 25th, 2014
Bryant Bickel

Super sexy silky young still could go.... But it's a yes!

Super sexy silky young still could go.... But it's a yes!

Jan 19th, 2014