Chehalem Winery, established by Oregon pioneer Harry Peterson-Nedry in 1990, is a B Corp-certified estate renowned for its focus on terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their story begins with the Ridgecrest Vineyard, which Peterson-Nedry planted in 1982 as the first commercial vineyard in what is now the prestigious Ribbon Ridge AVA. The 2005 vintage is considered an "old-style" Oregon year, defined by a cooler and damper growing season that allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and develop vibrant acidity and lower alcohol levels. Sourced from the ancient marine sedimentary soils of Ridgecrest, this specific Pinot Noir reflects the vineyard's reputation for producing dense, complex, and age-worthy wines that balance rustic tannins with ripe black fruit.