Chehalem Wind Ridge Pinot Noir 2013 torito-bravo in temperature-regulated tanks

in temperature-regulated tanks

spice (pink pepper) and toasted almonds

aromatic blend for drinking any time of the day and night

Slow fermentations at low temperatures

tropical fruit salad and passionfruit from its bouquet that move effortlessly to the intense and juicy palate which boasts of pure squeezed lemon and grapefruit flavours

Chehalem Wind Ridge Pinot Noir 2013 torito-bravo in temperature-regulated tanksWind 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