Chehalem Pinot noir Stoller Vineyard 2010

Review:

2010 Wine Spectator - 91 points - Ripe and focused, dense with licorice-accented black cherry and dark plum flavors that play against firm tannins on the refined finish. Best from 2014 through 2018. 368 cases made. - H.S.

2009 Vintage Tasting Notes

2009 Wine Spectator - 93 points - Light and juicy, this is bright with plum and currant fruit playing against refined tannins and fragile acidity, lingering on the transparent finish. This has all the elements, just needs cellaring. Drink now through 2017. 464 cases made. - H.S.

2008 Vintage Tasting Notes

2008 Wine Spectator - 93 points - Light and tangy, with a strong mineral character running through the deftly balanced plum and currant fruit, the airy texture letting the finish hang like a cloud with impressive length. Defines finesse. - H.S.

A moderate garnet and brilliant wine, this Stoller is as lush as it gets, with red cherry–black cherry aromatics, a soft and velvety palate, and a mix of fresh red fruit and earth flavors. It finishes with intriguing sour cherry and very light tannin. Perfectly balanced, with good acid in this cool vintage, even at our warmest site. Look for very long aging. One of the best vintages from Stoller, ever. - the winery