Chehalem Three Vineyard Pinot Noir (Screwcap) 2015 Size::6 Bottle Case dusty tannins

dusty tannins

And by ‘doing it’

742 (2014 base) has really opened up since I last tasted it about a year ago

finely shaped and of subtly complex and persistent flavours

collected and chilled before being put to barrel (about 50% new French oak)

Chehalem Three Vineyard Pinot Noir (Screwcap) 2015 Size::6 Bottle Case dusty tanninsLike 2012 Three Vineyard in size, but sleeker, this vintage is deeply colored, seriously structured with perfect balance, light silk nap tannin and a firmness and richness of sweetness, glove leather and bing cherries; although a bit closed in its youth, this brilliant wine exhibits cherry Danish, brioche, baking cocoa, meatiness, dusty plum, pomegranate, pipe tobacco, smokiness, minerality and spices; portends well for later 2014 releases.