Chehalem

Ridgecrest Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.114 ratings
8.95 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
Lyn Farmer

Very fruit forward new world profile with medium acidity. Lacks depth

Very fruit forward new world profile with medium acidity. Lacks depth

Sep 22nd, 2019
Chehalem Wines

First Delectable post, so we're starting it off with one of our own! 2011 Ridgecrest Pinot Noir from our flagship Ribbon Ridge vineyard site. Tasting GREAT but will continue to age beautifully with deep black fruit, rustic earthiness, currant, & spice notes.

First Delectable post, so we're starting it off with one of our own! 2011 Ridgecrest Pinot Noir from our flagship Ribbon Ridge vineyard site. Tasting GREAT but will continue to age beautifully with deep black fruit, rustic earthiness, currant, & spice notes.

4 people found it helpfulMay 29th, 2014
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9.5

Everyone give Chehalem a warm welcome!

Everyone give Chehalem a warm welcome!

1 person found it helpfulSep 12th, 2014
Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

Has the goods.

Has the goods.

Jul 10th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.6

The labels are scenes from that years harvest and this is their first vineyard that was planted in 1982

The labels are scenes from that years harvest and this is their first vineyard that was planted in 1982

Sep 15th, 2014
Mark Juckeland

Dark cherry on the nose.. light bodied. Still a bit acidic. Could age awhile longer. Bottle #1 of a '11, '12, '13 vertical.

Dark cherry on the nose.. light bodied. Still a bit acidic. Could age awhile longer. Bottle #1 of a '11, '12, '13 vertical.

Apr 1st, 2017
R00ster

Super good Pinot noir from Oregon! Lots of dark fruit and mineral/land tastes. Had a strong alcohol to it as well - only reason I didn't rate it a 9.5

Super good Pinot noir from Oregon! Lots of dark fruit and mineral/land tastes. Had a strong alcohol to it as well - only reason I didn't rate it a 9.5

Nov 28th, 2015
Sebastien Telford-Rake

Direct Sales J. Christopher

8.2

Sebastien had this 10 years ago

Sebastien had this 10 years ago

Oct 16th, 2014
Chris Wallendorf

Chris had this 8 years ago

Chris had this 8 years ago

Feb 19th, 2017
Marc Brasseaux

Marc had this 9 years ago

Marc had this 9 years ago

Nov 26th, 2015