VOLUME 7, ISSUE 9
January 1, 2009
2008 Pinot Noir All-Americans
2008 California Pinot Noir All-Americans
2008 Oregon Pinot Noir All-Americans
2008 Value-Priced California Pinot Noir All-Americans
2008 Value-Priced Oregon Pinot Noir All-Americans
2008 Top New Zealand Pinot Noirs
2008 Pinot Noir Shootout Prelims
B Vineyards & Habitat Earns an A+
EMTU Estate Wines: Pinot Noir From Dedicated Humanitarians
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Latest Pinot Noirs from Lost Canyon
Wrotham Clone of Pinot Noir
Scherrer Pinot Noir Rocks
2007 Loring Wine Co Pinots
A Long Tradition at Foxen Winery
Small Sips of Russian River Valley Pinot
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The Ojai Vineyard
Oregon Pinot Not Exclusive to the Willamette Valley
White Christmas in the Willamette Valley
Styling the Pinot Noir Highway
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Adelsheim Vineyard
Adelsheim Vineyard now farms 168 acres and produces 42,000 cases of wine. The Adelsheims spent a summer in Europe back in 1970 and dreamed of planting a vineyard in Oregon. In 1972, they planted 15 acres of Pinot Noir, Cjhardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling in the Chehalem Mountains using the assistance of friends and family. The first commercial release of 300 cases of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris was 1978. In 1982 a 6,000 sq ft winery was built. Later a 19-acre vineyard across the street from the original vineyard was leased in 1989 and a 52-acre site, now named Calkins Lane Vineyard, was purchased and became the home of the current winery. Co-owners Jack and Lynn Loacker joined Adelsheim Vineyard in 1994 and began planting a 120-acre site on Ribbon Ridge, the source of much of the Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris grapes since 1998. In 1997, a new 35,000 square foot state-of-the-art winery was built at Calkins Lane Vineyard. Winemaker David Paige joined Adelsheim in 2001. The winery is located at 16800 NE Calkins Ln in Newberg. The website is www.adelsheim.com and the phone is 503-538-3652. Current Pinot releases include a Willamette Valley blend, Elizabeth's Reserve, and single- vineyard designates from Bryan Creek, Calkins Lane, Goldschmidt, Quarter Mile Lane, Ribbon Springs, and Temperance Hill vineyards. The wines are available on the website. Articles About Adelsheim VineyardReviewed Wines![]() 2006 Adelsheim Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 13.5% alc., 15,521 cases, $31. The flagship Pinot Noir from Adelsheim sourced from seven estate vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains and nine vineyards in other parts of the Willamette Valley. Both Jory and Willakenzie soil types are represented. 24% new French oak was used. · Cherries, spice and roasted nuts are quite flavorful in this wine which is light on its feet. Silky textured with refined acidity and a hint of earthiness on the finish. A perfectly fine entry wine. Reviewed December 17, 2008 ARTICLE »
2006 Adelsheim Elizabeth’s Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
2006 Adelsheim Ribbon Springs Vineyard Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
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