Reviews & Ratings

2012 Chehalem Riesling "Three Vineyard"

Winery: Chehalem

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Three Vineyard"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Willamette Valley

State or country: OR

Price: $22

Cases produced: 651

KWG Score: 89.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: August 26, 2014

Wine Review: This almost clear colored Riesling from Oregon opens with a mild petrol and Bosc pear bouquet. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, slightly acidic and savory. The flavor profile is a gentile mineral infused Bosc pear with hints of saline and apple. The finish is semi-dry and its flavors leave your mouthwatering and it fades away. This drier style Riesling is food friendly. I would pair nicely with shrimp scampi. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Platinum, yellow-green hues, with lovely white stone fruits, candied anise seed, lime zest, sugared ginger, spice, and minerality on the nose. White peach and pear, chamomile, light petrol, and mineral flavors continue on the palate, with a luscious tropical and ripe-vintage impression countered by great acidity and focused dryness. The wine speaks impressively of weight, balance, length, and longevity.

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