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2016 Chehalem Three Vineyard Pinot Noir (Screwcap)

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June 12, 2022 - $38

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RATINGS

91The Wine Advocate

...wild blackberries and black cherries over wonderful nuances of undergrowth, wet leaves, floral perfume and just the slightest touch of pleasant stemmy character. Medium-bodied, it has warm black and red fruit preserves flavors in the mouth, framed by grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long with plenty of perfumed earth notes.

91James Suckling

This has a fresh, attractive edge of violets and ripe blue fruit...palate has a succulent and juicy array of fine and even-paced tannins that carry a detailed and fresh impression into the finish.

90Wine Spectator

Sleek and vibrant, with lively rose petal, cherry and dark tea accents that linger toward polished tannins.

90Vinous / IWC

Spice-accented dark berries, cherry-cola and candied rose on the fragrant nose. A spine of tangy acidity supports sappy blackberry and bitter cherry flavors. A smoky nuance builds with air. Dark chocolate and allspice notes sneak in on the persistent finish, which is framed by dusty, even tannins.

90Wine Enthusiast

...nicely layered with complex flavors of black cherry, cold-brewed coffee, licorice and barrel toast. There's a hint of clean earth under a smooth, lingering finish.

REGION

United States, Oregon, Willamette Valley

Willamette Valley AVA was established in 1983, and it is the oldest appellation in Oregon. Oregon’s modern wine industry began in the Willamette Valley in the 1960s when artists, vagabond winemakers, and U.C. Davis oenology graduates looking for new territory started their own, small, off-the-grid wineries. The appellation is the state’s largest, and it extends 175 miles from Columbia River on the Washington/Oregon border to just south of Eugene, near central Oregon. The Willamette River runs through the area, helping to give the appellation a mild year-round climate. There are six smaller sub-appellations within this AVA, but altogether the Willamette Valley has the largest concentration of wineries in Oregon, as well as the majority of the state’s most famous producers. Pinot Noir is king here, followed by Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling. To most admirers of Oregon Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley offers the most distinctive wine choices in the state.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.