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Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from One of Oregon’s Founding Estates

Adelsheim Vineyard is one of Oregon’s original pioneering estates, founded in 1971 and instrumental in establishing the Willamette Valley as one of America’s great Pinot Noir regions. The 2023 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir — 100% Pinot Noir from a broad array of origins and clones, matured nine months in 19% new French oak — is a hallmark of Adelsheim’s classic, elegant house style: fresh, balanced, and beautifully textured, with the seamlessly integrated tannins and lively acidity that define great Willamette Valley Pinot.

Expert Reviews

• Wine Advocate — 91 pts: "Bursting with scents of bramble fruit preserves, cranberry sauce, holiday spice and earth. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and spicy with well-integrated oak, soft dusty tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, nuanced finish."
• Jeb Dunnuck — 90 pts: "Refreshing and zesty, with notes of fresh cherries, red flowers, and bright stemmy spices. Medium-bodied with balanced acidity and a light astringency, with a mouthwatering finish. Drink over the coming 6–7 years."

67Wine Staff Pick

Bart Hopkins, 67Wine.com: "A very pretty expression of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Plenty of aromatic complexity with layered fruit and a lovely earthy character. Raspberries, spiced plums and baking spices supported by elegant tannins that linger on the long finish. Drinking perfectly right now."

Winemaker Notes

With its broad array of origins and clones, this 100% Pinot Noir displays aromas of cocoa, pomegranate, and raspberry on the nose and palate, with a light touch of nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. True to Adelsheim’s house style, it is elegantly textured with seamlessly integrated, silky, polished tannins.

Vineyard & Provenance

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Appellation: Willamette Valley, Oregon
• Producer: Adelsheim Vineyard (est. 1971)
• Vintage: 2023
• Aging: 9 months, 19% new French oak
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml

Food Pairings

Highly versatile — exceptional with cedar-planked salmon, roasted duck with cherry reduction, herb-roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, and earthy lentil dishes.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2022

Jeb Dunnuck 91 Points | Adelsheim’s single vineyards were planted in the early 2000s on very steep slopes at 485 to 625 feet elevation. The bright red 2022 Pinot Noir Boulder Bluff Vineyard has a fruity and floral profile with notes of candied raspberries, pressed flowers, sweet herbs, and fresh soil. It takes on more tension on the palate, with finely coiled tannins, juicy, ripe fruit, mouthwatering, fresh acidity, and a long feel throughout the finish. It’s focused and has a good, compact, yet elegant feel. Drink 2025-2037.

The Wine Advocate 92 Points | The 2022 Pinot Noir Boulder Bluff is supple and inviting. Matured for 10 months in 33% new French oak, it opens with wafts of iodine and woodsmoke that give way to wild berry fruit and accents of rose petal and tangerine. Medium-bodied, it offers layer after layer of red fruit, citrus and spice. It’s structured by finely chalky tannins and mouthwatering acidity and has a long, layered finish. 

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Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points | Adelsheim’s single vineyards were planted in the early 2000s on very steep slopes at 485 to 625 feet elevation. The bright red 2022 Pinot Noir Boulder Bluff Vineyard has a fruity and floral profile with notes of candied raspberries, pressed flowers, sweet herbs, and fresh soil. It takes on more tension on the palate, with finely coiled tannins, juicy, ripe fruit, mouthwatering, fresh acidity, and a long feel throughout the finish. It’s focused and has a good, compact, yet elegant feel. Drink 2025-2037.

Adelsheim · Chardonnay 2023 · Willamette Valley, Oregon · 750ml

Adelsheim Chardonnay offers an introduction to the winery’s style and the cool-climate Chardonnays of the Willamette Valley. The supplied winemaker note highlights yellow apple, Asian pear, cinnamon, and lemon thyme, with a palate that balances vibrancy and plushness.

Vineyards & Character

The supplied vineyard information describes fruit entirely from LIVE certified sustainable vineyards in the north Willamette Valley, with 87% from Adelsheim estate properties. Sites range from 450 to 875 feet in elevation and represent volcanic, sedimentary, and loess soils. The composition is 100% Chardonnay.

Expert Review - Vintage 2023

James Suckling · 92 Points
A subtle and pleasing wine with aromas of ripe pears and white peaches along with some sweet vanilla, caramel and green apples. A clean, easygoing, entry-level wine with bright acidity.

Winemaker Tasting Notes

Gina Hennen · Winemaker
"Wafting notes of yellow apple, Asian pear, crushed cinnamon stick, and lemon thyme rise out of the glass. The palate is pleasantly defined, offering both vibrancy and a delightful plushness. This serves as an excellent introduction to both Adelsheim’s winemaking style and the cool climate Chardonnays of the Willamette Valley at large."

Producer Philosophy

As a founding winery of the Willamette Valley we believe it is our duty to be steadfast stewards of this abundant land and to rally our community in support of equity and education. We have a responsibility to work with our community of partners to amplify muted voices and cultivate communities of inclusion and representation.

Every member of our organization is committed to treading lightly on the earth and supporting our local economy so that our vineyards, our wines, and our people remain here for generations to come.

This commitment is reflected in the five core pillars that guide everything we do:

Wine Quality: Consistently raising the bar

Over 50 years of winemaking have shaped our commitment to quality. From the famous Steamboat Conference to today, we’ve dedicated ourselves to crafting wines that reflect the unique character of the Chehalem Mountains.

For us, quality is non-negotiable. It begins in the vineyard and continues in the cellar, where tradition meets innovation. With each vintage, we refine our techniques, explore new possibilities, and create wines that are more expressive and exciting than the last.

Every bottle is an invitation to taste the result of our relentless pursuit of excellence.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Serve chilled in a white wine glass. Try with roast chicken, grilled fish, scallops, or a creamy vegetable pasta.

Wine Details

• Producer: Adelsheim
• Vintage: 2023
• Composition: 100% Chardonnay
• Appellation: Willamette Valley
• Origin: Oregon, United States
• Vineyards described: LIVE certified sustainable
• Estate fruit listed: 87%
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Supplied review: James Suckling, 92 points