1999 Chehalem Pinot Noir Ridgecrest Vineyard (Willamette Valley)
This wine was very enjoyable when young. Maybe a little bit oaky but that did not really bother me. This was the first time I had tried this wine in 5 years. There have been many changes in this wine. The color is still vibrant. Aromas of black fruits, earth, Oregon and oak. At first taste, I realized I had the wine a little too cold. Been drinking a fair amount of pinots that favor the cold so I needed to give this some time. Well it needed air anyway. Flowery fruits and light tannins on the palate. There was a dill element through the middle that may be from the oak. A question not a statement. As the evening went on, I just felt like it was not opening up, so I corked about 1/3 of the bottle and stuck it in the fridge. The next day the wine had really changed. More focused on purity. No oak or dill elements. Ripe and forward but still a lot of grace. Very nice and alive and well. Should have probably waited another 2 or 3 years. 89+ pts
Jason
What does Oregon smell like? Been there a few time but can't seem to remember a distinct aroma. 
I guess I should say I don't know 
That was one of those "lazy" descriptors. It smelled like Ribbon Ridge pinot 