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Barrel Select

2008 Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir

The Vidon Vineyard Barrel Select Pinot Noir from the Chehalem Mountains is a captivating experience for the senses. This red wine exhibits a medium-bodied profile, beautifully balancing elegance and richness. Its bright acidity offers a refreshing lift, enhancing the wine's vibrant character. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing luscious notes of ripe cherry and raspberry, intertwined with subtle hints of earth and spice. The tannins are medium in structure, providing a velvety mouthfeel without overpowering the palate. This wine is crafted in a dry style, allowing the nuanced flavors to shine through, resulting in a delightful synergy that embodies the unique terroir of its region. Enjoy this exquisite vintage, which reflects both the artistry of winemaking and the natural beauty of the Chehalem Mountains.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:


Willamette Valley
Willamette Valley

The Willamette Valley is understandably most often associated with Pinot Noir. The cool-climate region has a unique relationship to this most delicate (and temperamental!) red wine grape. Lying on the same latitude as Burgundy in France, the Willamette Valley enjoys the perfect balance of sunshine and rain, proximity to the Pacific Ocean and protection on either side by the Coast Range and the Cascade Mountains. Along its 100 miles, the Willamette Valley boasts many distinct terroirs, so among its many brightly fruity, elegantly structured and blissfully fragrant Pinots, you'll also find exceptional Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling.

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