McCollum Heritage 91 Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2022 ALTCALI and the kind of low-key

and the kind of low-key freshness that makes a Tuesday-night pasta feel like a small occasion

approachable now but built to age gracefully

It's native-fermented and aged in mostly neutral barrel and some stainless

white flower and limestone on the palate showcase the wonderful sweet qualities this agave is known for

Most of the wine ferments in stainless to preserve precision

McCollum Heritage 91 Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2022 ALTCALI and the kind of low-keyA serious Oregon Pinot born from an unlikely source: NBA guard CJ McCollum, who fell for Willamette Valley wine while playing for the Portland Trail Blazers and partnered with the respected Adelsheim Vineyard to make it real. The grapes come from estate sites in the Chehalem Mountains, planted on deep volcanic Jory soil that gives this Pinot its spice, dark cherry, and floral lift. Winemaking is in the steady hands of Adelsheim's Gina Hennen, so