2022 Chehalem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir
NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER
Right away, I am enticed by the aromatics climbing out of the glass with notes of red currant, cherry cordial and fresh plum skin. Our Chehalem Estate Vineyard is so quiet and mystical, and the wine it produces is intriguing with bold and energetic flavors. It is delightfully fruit forward with a brambly backbone to hold up the refined and elegant length on the palate.
93 points - Wine Spectator
91 points - James Suckling
90 points - Vinous
Wine Specs
Vintage Overview
The 2022 growing season was full of surprises that resulted in a miracle harvest of delicious, age-worthy wines with balance and vibrancy. The vintage kicked off with a cold and wet spring that turned worrisome when an unusually late-season freeze event affected lower-lying vineyards of the vineyard. Slowly but surely, temperatures began to warm by mid-May and continued to rise throughout the summer allowing the vines to flourish. Harvest commenced on September 19, almost four weeks behind recent vintages. Fortunately, moderate temperatures and clear skies facilitated a steady intake of fruit until finished on October 21.