Rating 88
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2015
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Oregon
USA
ABV 14.1%
Price $23.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2018-03-04

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Gamay, Pinot Noir

Chehalem Wines 'Ridgecrest Vineyards' Gamay Noir 2015 Review

A round style of New World Gamay, this Willamette cuvée has soft, fresh cranberry and red cherry fruit, complemented by freshly-turned earth and slight tobacco nuances. While fresh, it lacks the zing and zip of Beaujolais, making it a good crossover for Pinot Noir lovers.

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Chehalem Wines 'Ridgecrest Vineyards' Gamay Noir 2015
A round style of New World Gamay, this Willamette cuvée has soft, fresh cranberry and red cherry fruit, complemented by freshly-turned earth and slight tobacco nuances. While fresh, it lacks the zing and zip of Beaujolais, making it a good crossover for Pinot Noir lovers.

Reviewed On: 03-04-2018
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POINTS
Chehalem Wines 'Ridgecrest Vineyards' Gamay Noir 2015
A round style of New World Gamay, this Willamette cuvée has soft, fresh cranberry and red cherry fruit, complemented by freshly-turned earth and slight tobacco nuances. While fresh, it lacks the zing and zip of Beaujolais, making it a good crossover for Pinot Noir lovers.

Reviewed On: 03-04-2018