Reviews & Ratings

2008 Chehalem Pinot Noir "Stoller Vineyards"

Winery: Chehalem

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Stoller Vineyards"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Dundee Hills

State or country: OR

Price: $44

Cases produced: 595

KWG Score: 90.6 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: May 1, 2011

Wine Review: This dark red colored Pinot opens with a shy floral and light raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and very approachable. The flavor profile is a mild black raspberry with a hint of strawberry and old oak on the back palate. The finish is dry and its subtle oak tannins are gentle. This wine would pair well with beef satay. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: A moderate garnet and brilliant wine, this Stoller is as lush as it gets, with red cherry–black cherry aromatics, a soft and velvety palate, and a mix of fresh red fruit and earth flavors. It finishes with intriguing sour cherry and very light tannin. Perfectly balanced, with good acid in this cool vintage, even at our warmest site. Look for very long aging. One of the best vintages from Stoller, ever.

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