2005 Chehalem Dry Riesling Reserve Willamette Valley

Community Tasting Notes (8) Avg Score: 89.2 points

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  5/8/2018 - La Randonnee Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Given the age of this wine, my expectations were blown away. Fantastic to see that an Oregon Riesling can age this well.
  Complex aromas including fruit as well as the suggestion of fusel notes, lots of depth.
  Bright and lively palate with lots of citrus, still very fresh, although it has undoubtedly broadened and developed more texture over the years, which is very nice. Well done!

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  1/21/2012 - wino_tim wrote: 93 Points

  Drinking beautifully, with a lot left in the tank, the nose revealing complex notes of petrol, melon, green apple, lemon, and lime blossom. On the palate this is dry, but much less firm than a tasting a few years back, showing even more complexity with flavors that enter with citrus, turn towards petrol and melon on the midpalate and then finish with a flurry of green apple and mineral notes. Outstanding. I wish I had more.

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  11/21/2010 - cubswinws wrote: 90 Points

  Very lively and a big hit with the riesling drinkers in the crowd.

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  2/13/2009 - Satori wrote: 91 Points

  Nice white fruit plus a little ash and slight petrol on the nose. Good acidity and varietal flavors.

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  9/19/2008 - wino_tim wrote: 90 Points

  Very clean, very dry but very appealing for its green apple, petrol and rubber notes. Racy on the palate, but with persistent flavor that just doesn't quit.

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