Chehalem Wind Ridge Pinot Noir 2013 torito-bravo Slow fermentations at low temperatures

Slow fermentations at low temperatures

Very saline on the finish

but with nice mineral freshness that makes it feel lighter than it really is

featuring a powerful palate of rich

Chehalem Wind Ridge Pinot Noir 2013 torito-bravo Slow fermentations at low temperaturesWind 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