Chehalem Wind Ridge Pinot Noir 2013 beaumes-de-venise expressive finish

expressive finish

and you can look forward to flavours of intense candied citrus

soft white cheeses

sweet baking spices

floral notes

Chehalem Wind Ridge Pinot Noir 2013 beaumes-de-venise expressive finishWind Ridge, as it always has been, is a bit more intense and brooding than its older sibling, Ridgecrest. 2013, in particular, shows more chewy tannin, more black fruit, and is a bit more shy upon its debut. Earth and forest floor, plum skin, blackberry, rosewater and cedar box, with a hint of tobacco on the nose. The palate holds a core of tannin and restrained fruit, with lingering flavours of violet, cherry cola, spicy barrel and a gorgeous tension