Chehalem, Ridgecrest Vineyards Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge

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Red · Pinot Noir
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LWIN 1421026
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90 /100
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15
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Taster #6985 · Aug 3, 2014
90/100
WIML90 Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours. Garnet color in the glass, slightly dusty looking. Nose of melted black licorice, berries and dark plums Flavors of black berries, cherries and plums. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now.
2004 vintage
Taster #6985 · Dec 31, 2013
91/100
WIML91 Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dust, black berries, black cherries and a hint of black licorice. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now.
2004 vintage
Taster #9454 · Jun 23, 2013
91/100
Brownish garnet, hint of bricking. No notes on nose. Nicely complex. Cola, savory, much thicker and more masculine in mouthfeel and tastes than the 09 Thomas and 00 Chambolle Musigny it was drunk with. Intense savory mid palate, not quite enough sweet fruit for perfect balance, Peppery, very long finish.
2004 vintage
Taster #9894 · Jan 30, 2013
Very enjoyable without decant held up well to mildly spicy fish/salsa casserole nose of figs, cherry well balanced nice lingering on palate medium body...delicious 90
2004 vintage
Taster #1158 · Jan 10, 2012
92/100
ok, so on the nose here's my first impression- good bright fruit coming through. A little bit of horseradish combined with beets with a lot of cherry fig newtons. (I'm not sure if they produce cherry fig newtons...but they should). After tasting I immediately notice that it has a lot of grip. There's some gaminess on the mid-palate which is intriguing. I'm also liking the silkiness to it as well. Really dense and thick. I think the finish on this …
2004 vintage
Taster #6985 · Sep 5, 2011
90/100
WIML90 Tasted non blind with dinner. Opened and glass decanted 30 minutes before serving. Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of grapefruit rind, mull spices, red berries and wet stones. Flavors of tangy, red berries and raspberries. Tart acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink over the next few years.
2004 vintage
Taster #6985 · Nov 1, 2009
90/100
WIML90 Tasted November 1, 2009. Opened and served immediately. Followed of two hours. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of black cherries, sandlewood, a bit of thatch and a bit of dustiness. Flavors of black cherries and black berries. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink with air or continue to hold.
2004 vintage
Taster #9857 · Jul 6, 2009
92/100
Black pepper and spice on the nose, raspberry, Cinnamon, and tea on the palate. Nice clean acidity and long finish. Love it.
2004 vintage
Taster #9857 · Feb 17, 2009
90/100
Full bodied, black fruits, nice acidity, big.
2004 vintage
Taster #4460 · Jan 4, 2009
90/100
Drank with Salmon dish. Very nice compliment. Not overbearing but with very nice finish.
2004 vintage
Taster #4460 · Nov 8, 2008
90/100
Every experience with this vintnor is great.
2004 vintage
Taster #4782 · Oct 5, 2008
90/100
Not decanted but poured about 30 minutes in advance. Dark garnet with no bricking. Pleasant but very light nose. Medium bodied with a mouth filling rich taste of dark fruit. Very focused and elegant, not a fruit bomb. Long, rich aftertaste that ends a little thin. Very elegant and just delicious.
2004 vintage
Taster #2220 · Jul 12, 2007
87/100
Not bad, but not great, especially at this price where pinots from Foxen and HP deliver more for less IMO. Perhaps needs more time?
2004 vintage
Taster #6985 · Jun 17, 2007
91/100
WIML90-92,NOWA,WS92 Tasted June 17, 2007 at the winery. Light garnet to garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of light minerals, pepper, a touch of cocoa and mixed berries over a dusty finish. Flavors of juicy fruits, red berries, red cherries, red currants and a spicy finish. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full body. Hold.
2004 vintage
Taster #2992 · Mar 1, 2007
90/100
palate had minerals and wet stones. Good. It is ready.
2004 vintage
Taster #8018 · Dec 17, 2006
88/100
Fairly typical middle of the road Willamette Valley pinot. Nice pinot but a little reserved.
2004 vintage
Taster #5317 · May 19, 2003
Roy Hersh's tasting of CA/OR Pinot : CORKED!
1995 vintage