Red

Adelsheim Quarter Mile Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)

Adelsheim

Chehalem Mountains · Willamette Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
Chehalem Mountains · Willamette Valley
Appellation
Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

pato assado · cordeiro · funghi · queijos maturados

Rated vintages

  • 201290 pts

    Sourced from estate vines planted in 1972, this is historic, yet not quite as rich in the details that some newer Pinot clones might provide. Cranberry and raspberry fruit hit the palate in a tangy twirl, with a kiss of oak from 25% new French barrels. It's well-balanced and fre…

  • 201092 pts

    Using grapes sourced from estate vines planted in 1972, this wine is comparable, in its subtlety and delicate elegance, to an old-vine Zinfandel. Strawberry and spice run through the core, with brambly highlights and excellent balance. The wine is still a bit closed, so give it…

  • 200992 pts

    This extremely limited selection is from the oldest section of the original estate vineyard, planted in 1972. Those old vine flavors are subtle and spicy, opening with pretty berries and breathing into subtle layers with just the right barrel touches of chocolate and espresso to…

  • 200894 pts

    Sadly, just 44 cases were produced, from Block 1 of the original estate vineyard. Rhubarb, cherry, cinnamon and suggestions of light tropical fruits are delicately entwined here. It would be easy to skip over the wine's complexity; you must let it breathe open and it will reward…