Colene Clemens
Colene Clemens Adriane Pinot Noir
Red wine
4.5
Expert Rating
4.0
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Colene Clemens Adriane Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Colene Clemens Vineyards, located in the Chehalem Mountains AVA of Oregon. The vineyard is situated on a south-facing slope, which provides excellent sun exposure and drainage for the vines. The fruit destemmed into small stainless steel tanks and began with a few days of cold soak. Following this, tanks are gently warmed, and fermentation by indigenous yeast begins and proceeds for up to 14 days. During primary fermentation, the tanks are gently punched down by hand twice daily. Both the free-run juice and pressed juice then go directly to the barrel without settling. The resulting wine is elegant and complex, with aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a silky texture and flavors of ripe fruit and earthy undertones. This Pinot Noir is a perfect example of the high-quality wines that can be produced in the Chehalem Mountains AVA.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Colene Clemens Adriane Pinot Noir is a stellar example of a cool-climate pinot noir.On the nose, it offers delicate aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, and subtle herbal notes. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and structured, with bright fruit flavors of cherry and raspberry, balanced with notes of toasted oak, clove, and dried herbs. The finish is long and lingering, with subtle tannins and an underlying earthiness. This is a captivating wine that is sure to impress.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2058
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Colene Clemens
Region: Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, located between Washington to the north and California to the south. It is known for its diverse landscape of forests, mountains, rivers, and high desert, and for its vibrant wine industry.
Oregon's wine industry dates back to the mid-1800s, when the first vineyards were planted in the Willamette Valley. The region was largely forgotten until the 1960s, when a group of pioneering winemakers began to experiment with Pinot Noir and other cool-climate varieties. Since then, Oregon has become one of the most important wine regions in the United States, with over 500 wineries and more than 1,000 vineyards.CUSTOMER RATING
4.0
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