Vineyard: Ruby Estate

AppellationChehalem Mountains
VarietiesChardonnay, Pinot Noir

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2015 Ruby Flora’s Reserve Chehalem Mountains Oregon Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 50 cases, $N/A. Composed of Wädenswil 1A clone planted in 1973. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Exotic aromas of red cherry, rose petal and spice. Seamless in character, with mid weight flavors of cherry, raspberry and spice lifted with a bright acid spine. Mildly perceptible silky tannins and an engaging and juicy finish. Score: 93. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Ruby Single Clone Wädenswil Chehalem Mountains Oregon Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., $125. 40-yearold Wädenswil clone vines planted in Laurelwood soil. Indigenous yeast fermentation. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Seductive perfume of cherry, spice and sandalwood. Lighter weighted flavors of red cherry, cranberry and oak-driven notes of smoke and tobacco. More elegant and engaging than many Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs from the 2012 vintage, with silky tannins and easy drink ability. The oak overlay is a bit imposing. Score: 90. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »