The still unreleased 2008 Pinot Noir RR Ridgecrest Vineyard gives up a superb nose of sandalwood, smoke, blue fruits, plum, and spice notes. Already complex, it exhibits outstanding volume, sappy flavors, impeccable balance, and a lengthy, seamless finish. Drink this beauty from 2014 to 2028.
Under the direction of founder/winemaker Harry Peterson-Nedry, Chehalem has taken full advantage of the great 2008 vintage and produced its finest set of Pinot Noirs to date.
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