Monday, May 17, 2010
Adelsheim Vineyard
A winery that's been a long time favourite of mine, Adelsheim is located in the Chehalem Mountain AVA, just off the 240 hwy, between Newberg and Yamhill. The first time I visited their tasting room at their estate vineyards was in January of this year, and my second trip back this May was as enjoyable as the first.
Their new tasting room facility is about a year old, and is lovely. New and modern without being pretentious, the facility is at the South end of their property, looking up the hill at their vineyards. Cindy in their tasting room helped me out my first time there, and remembered me when I was back this May. She is sweet and, again, unpretentious, while still being knowledgeable and passionate about Adelsheim's wines.
Adelsheim is one of the older wineries in Oregon, and was started in 1971. The wines are light and delicate, while still having enough structure to be cellared for up to ten years, in my opinion. The labels show pictures of different women important to the Adelsheim family, from other winemakers to family friends. Their Calkins Lane Estate Pinot Noir is a favourite of mine. It showcases the AVA well, while still being delicate enough to be identifiable as Adelsheim. Their Elizabeth's Reserve Chardonnay is beautiful as well. It has enough body and richness to be obvious as new-world Chardonnay, while showcasing the fruit and region well.
All in all, this tasting room is well worth the trip: convenient location, lovely, knowledgeable and welcoming staff, and amazing wines!
Their new tasting room facility is about a year old, and is lovely. New and modern without being pretentious, the facility is at the South end of their property, looking up the hill at their vineyards. Cindy in their tasting room helped me out my first time there, and remembered me when I was back this May. She is sweet and, again, unpretentious, while still being knowledgeable and passionate about Adelsheim's wines.
Adelsheim is one of the older wineries in Oregon, and was started in 1971. The wines are light and delicate, while still having enough structure to be cellared for up to ten years, in my opinion. The labels show pictures of different women important to the Adelsheim family, from other winemakers to family friends. Their Calkins Lane Estate Pinot Noir is a favourite of mine. It showcases the AVA well, while still being delicate enough to be identifiable as Adelsheim. Their Elizabeth's Reserve Chardonnay is beautiful as well. It has enough body and richness to be obvious as new-world Chardonnay, while showcasing the fruit and region well.
All in all, this tasting room is well worth the trip: convenient location, lovely, knowledgeable and welcoming staff, and amazing wines!
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