2023 Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir

NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER

Aromatically, this wine is layered with generous fruit notes of cherry, blackberry, and red plum. As the wine opens, hints of jasmine, cardamom, and warm savory spices emerge from the glass. There is a solid, chalky structure that runs the length of the palate, forming the backbone of this delicious, complex wine. Vibrant acidity, red fruit, and soft barrel toast dance across the palate with lighthearted, playful energy.

VINTAGE OVERVIEW

The 2023 vintage will be remembered as a year of abundance, with harmonious grapevine development for all growing regions in the Northwest. As winter transitioned into spring, temperatures remained relatively cool, delaying bud break into late May. The weather pattern then shifted to moderately warm and dry, creating excellent conditions for an accelerated bloom that led to perfect pollination and abundant fruit set. Our vineyards ripened in the final two to three weeks of September, creating a condensed window for optimum harvest. Thanks to the remarkable summer and fall weather, yields were greater than average and exceeded our own estimates. The wines crafted from the 2023 vintage display excellent quality demonstrated by generous flavors and complex textures.

91 points - Wine Enthusiast