2022 Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir

ALC  13.5%  Cases Produced:  120

THE WINE

Attractive, dark color in the glass. The initial nose of rose and orange peel evolves into an enticing mélange of vanilla and maple syrup. The palate is lush with cola notes and lingers with firm tannins.

THE AVA

The geography and climate of this AVA is what sets it apart from the others. With three distinct mountains in the picturesque area twenty miles south of Portland, the AVA features the highest point in the Willamette Valley. Due to the mountainous terrain, three prominent soil types – basaltic, ocean sedimentary and wind-blown loess – allow for greater complexity in the wines.

ACCOLADES

94 points – Paul Gregutt

92 points – Wine Enthusiast