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Chehalem Winery 2022 Chehalem Mountain Pinot Noir
Lifetime Achievement: Bill Stoller
Bill Stoller, Proprietor Chehalem Winery
Bill Stoller, Owner of Stoller Wine Group, was recognized for his Lifetime Achievement in Oregon wine. Bill has been a transformative force in the Oregon wine industry for over 35 years, beginning his journey on his family farm, now home to Stoller Family Estate. His leadership is rooted in a commitment to sustainability, earning certifications such as LIVE, Salmon Safe, and B Corp, and establishing the world’s first LEED Gold-certified winery. His contributions continue to inspire and elevate Oregon’s standing in the global wine community.
Cellar 503 Tasting Notes
Chehalem Winery, Newberg, Oregon
2022 Chehalem Mountain Pinot Noir
Chehalem (‘Chuh-hay-lum’) is the Tualatin Kalapuya word that means “the outside place.”“gentle land” or “valley of flowers.”
TASTING NOTES FROM WINEMAKER, Katie Santora
Aromatically complex, this wine balances dark fruit aspects of black cherries and blackberries with subtle notes of mushrooms and tobacco. The palate is bold and long-lasting, with a medium body and dusty tannin structure. There is a hint of cherry fruit beneath the tannins that evolves into a lingering, elegant finish.
91 Points Wine Enthusiast
VINTAGE OVERVIEW
The 2022 growing season was full of surprises that resulted in a miracle harvest of delicious, age-worthy wines with balance and vibrancy. The vintage kicked off with a cold and wet spring that turned worrisome when an unusually late-season freeze event affected lower-lying sections of the vineyard. Slowly but surely, temperatures began to warm by mid-May and continued to rise throughout the summer, allowing the vines to flourish. Harvest commenced on September 19, almost four weeks behind recent vintages. Fortunately, moderate temperatures and clear skies facilitated a steady intake of fruit until finished on October 21.
A Cellar 503 selection in February 2025, For the Love of Oregon Wne Chehalem Mountains | Pinot Noir
