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Reserve

2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Chehalem Reserve Pinot Noir from the 2006 vintage showcases the enchanting qualities of the Willamette Valley, a region renowned for its exceptional Pinot Noir. This red wine presents a medium body, elegantly balancing richness and finesse while maintaining a lively character. Its acidity is bright and mouthwatering, enhancing the wine's overall vibrancy and providing a refreshing quality that invites further sips. The fruit intensity is prominent, with delightful notes of red cherry and raspberry harmonizing beautifully with subtle hints of earthiness and spice. Tannins are graceful and refined, lending structure without overpowering the palate. This Pinot Noir is beautifully dry, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes, and it perfectly represents the terroir of its origin, offering a taste of the unique microclimate that influences its development.

Tasting notes:


Cherry

Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

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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