2013 Bergström "Silice" Chehalem Mountain Pinot Noir
95WE
92VN
92WS
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95
Wine Enthusiast
Reviewed December 2015 Intensely fragrant from the moment the cork is pulled, this exceptional wine (formerly bottled as de Lancellotti vineyard) bursts out of the glass with sweet baking spices, sandalwood and tart red fruits. The structure and balance, along with its impressive concentration and length, mark this as a wine to cellar. Drink now through 2030. *Top 100 Cellar Selections 2015* (PG)
Professional Reviews
92
Vinous
Brilliant ruby-red. High-pitched red berry and Asian spice aromas, along with suggestions of sassafras and incense. Sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering sweet raspberry and cherry flavors and a subtle touch of blood orange. Dusty tannins come in slowly and weave effortlessly into the wine's energetic fruit. Intense and long on the aftertaste, leaving behind notes of five-spice powder and berry skin. ...Over the last decade there has been a steady progression toward wines that 'are balanced and about finesse, not just richness for its own sake,' and this winery has now emerged as one of the Willamette Valley's best sources for wines in that style. (JR)
92
Wine Spectator
Firm in texture, this lithe bundle of black cherry, raspberry, espresso and smoke flavors comes together with integrity on the harmonious finish. Needs time to soften the tannins. (HS)
JR
Jancis Robinson
Big rainstorm late in the season impacted harvest choices throughout the region – some picked earlier than usual to get ahead of the rains, some lost a lot of yield due to damage if they were unable to pick early. The wet conditions also created high fruit-fly pressure, which in some vineyards created VA in the fruit while it was still on the vine. As a result, picking decisions also had to be made to stay ahead of the VA issue. Farming proved essential to quality wine in the vintage. Bergström continued to increase whole-cluster inclusion and reduce oak usage here. Around 50% whole cluster and less than 20% new oak. Subtle, floral aromatics with more red fruits accented rather than guided by black fruits than in previous vintages. A bit brooding in character while still carrying nice finesse throughout. Firm, fine tannins with structural persistence and a lot of palate stimulation. The mineral sapidity and drive here is more apparent than in the earlier vintages with good depth and intrigue. 17.5/20 points (ECB)
Details
| Origin | Oregon, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| SKU | 1227667 |