Ridgecrest has always been my favorite Chehalem vineyard, but this 2011 from the Stoller Vineyard contends at almost 13 years. Pure, fresh, black cherry, fine acid-tannin structure, with a long, vibrant, elegant finish. — 2 years ago
Plum and brambly earth. Happy national wine day of 2022! I’ll drink to that with this fab bottle. — 3 years ago
Not Dijon 777. Ribbon Ridge Ridgecrest Vineyard.
Bought at Eminent Domaine 10/23 $65. Subtle aromas. Smooth start to finish, especially once it had time to breathe. — a year ago
Cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, licorice and oak. Medium-bodied and soft tannins. — 3 years ago
Cherry, raspberry, current, blackberry, vanilla and oak. Light-bodied and soft tannins. — 3 years ago
Earthy, meaty, leathery, darkly fruited. Class, breed, finesse. Classic old school Ribbon Ridge Pinot. This wine needed these 15 years to express all that. I expect at least another five years of aging potential. — a year ago
Big, bold, and oaky. Serve with four legged animal. — 3 years ago
John Willison
Cherry, sour nectarine, persimmon. — 9 months ago