2023 Chehalem Reserve Pinot Noir
TASTING NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER
This wine opens with inviting aromas of dark cherry cola, sweet vanilla, well-integrated barrel toast, and a subtle note of pipe tobacco. The palate is rich and expansive, with velvety tannins that bring both structure and harmony. Bright acidity lifts the ripe fruit, adding balance and depth throughout. The finish is long and composed, revealing elegance and finesse.
92 points - Vinous
Wine Specs
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.