Reviews & Ratings

2009 Chehalem Pinot Noir "Reserve Ridgecrest Vineyards"

Winery: Chehalem

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Reserve Ridgecrest Vineyards"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Ribbon Ridge

State or country: OR

Price: $59

Cases produced: 617

KWG Score: 91.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: June 12, 2012

Wine Review: This translucent and dark red colored Pinot opens with a mild black raspberry and plum bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic, and juicy. The flavor profile is a quite tasty plum and mild black raspberry blend with a hint of beet and very mild old oak in the background. The finish is dry and its fine tannins are rather refined. This wine is very food friendly and would be perfect match with grilled salmon. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: This Pinot is truly reserve status. It opens with soft, sensual, ripe red fruits, berry pie, sun-warmed strawberries and sweet red cherry. On the nose you encounter cinnamon gum and baking spice, shuffled with tea, dark chocolate and cigar box. The finish is still young and firm, but there is delicacy and ageable notes from lilac blossom and pine resin. A wonderful wine for years to come.

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