Chehalem Wines Ridgecrest Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge, USA 2016 Conquilla The quality of the grapes

The quality of the grapes was as good as many growers had ever seen

94 Pts James Suckling

On the palate it is very elegant

with a clean and dry finish

"This is an incredible wine that reminds me of the perfect 2000 Barolo Rocche del Falletto

Chehalem Wines Ridgecrest Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge, USA 2016 Conquilla The quality of the grapesAromatically, this wine jumps out of the glass with bright red fruit with darker aspects of earth and blackberry bushes. Notes of sarsaparilla, forest floor and mushrooms are elevated by a hint of new oak toast. On the palate, the vibrant acid exposes a lingering essence of dried cherries and spices.