Red

Ribbon Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir

Adelsheim

Oregon · Willamette Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
Oregon · Willamette Valley
Appellation
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Alcohol
13.5%
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

Roast duck · Wild mushrooms · Pork · Soft cheeses · Grilled salmon

Rated vintages

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

    This is deliciously deep, with ripe raspberry, blackberry and black cherry fruit in abundance. It retains a tart, tangy bite of acidity as well, and a touch of sweet barrel toast from aging in 30% new French oak.

  • 2013

    Among the impressive single-vineyard Adelsheim Pinots, this is the only one from this tiny AVA. It's loaded with bright, sparky cranberry and raspberry fruit, whose juicy flavors hit the palate's bullseye. The penetrating power is underscored with minerally acidity. Drink now th…

  • 2012

    Ribbon Springs is the principal source for Adelsheim Pinots, so this vineyard selection is essentially a reserve. As with all these limited offerings, it impresses with rich aromatics and a plush mix of red berries, pomegranate and cherry fruit. There's a whiff of chamomile, a h…

  • 2011

    This is significantly lighter than the 2010 edition, both in color and in flavor. Red apple and tart cherry fruit combines into a wine with plenty of acidity. There's a flavor of cracker running through the core, and continuing after the fruit fades away.