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At CHEV, we work hard to make delicious wines so you can slow down and savor life without distractions. Those magic moments when you gather ‘round the table or by the fire with great friends and family to eat, drink, and spark real connections. Just like we did in the good ‘ol days. And enhancing those good times is what drives and inspires us.



“We're serious about the craft of winemaking. And enjoying life to the fullest glass.”  



Our flagship wines for CHEV are our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay which reign from the notable Russian River Valley, or “the Garden of Eden,” as our master craftsman Michael Browne calls it - where everything grows well. However, CHEV was born to reach beyond our own backyard.  With each season, our winemaker Jeremiah Timm and Michael, seek new regions to craft delicious wines that embody the place and the unique terroir of the area.  

With the release of the 2021 wines, the vision for CHEV further comes to life with our flagship CHEV Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, sourced from fruit grown on our estate, as well as reputable vineyard sites in the Santa Rosa plains that have been part of our winery family for over a decade, like Koplen and Black Oak vineyards. We will also introduce the return of our Oregon Pinot Noir sourced from two vineyard sites in the Willamette Valley AVA.  

In the Spring of 2024, we will release our 2021 Sta. Rita Hills, from the outstanding Spear vineyard and will introduce the inaugural release of our very first Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir from the Franscioni and Pisoni families. We will also release our 2021 Russian River Valley Chardonnay, a beautiful expression of this majestic varietal.

CHEV Russian River Pinot Noir 2019

2021 Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley

Fermentation: 85% Stainless steel open tops | 6% concrete open tops | 9% wood open top tank

Time in barrel: 15 months | 42% new French oak | 20% once used French oak |35% several times used French oak | 3% wood tank

Clones: 23, 667, 777, 115, 37

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Deep red plum notes interwoven with bright cherry and mist of tangerine peel.

Mouth:  Bursting cranberry and ripe black cherry are gracefully accented with freshly baked gingersnaps and vibrant flavors of blood orange citrus. Richly concentrated with layers of complexity and a luxurious texture of plush red velvet, complemented by seamlessly integrated tannins and balanced acidity.  

Recommended Drinking Age: Three to five years after release although will age gracefully over the next 10 years when properly cellared. Should you wish to enjoy sooner, we recommend decanting for an hour.

CHEV Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

2021 Pinot Noir

Oregon

Fermentation: 24% concrete | 76% stainless steel tank

Time in barrel: 16 months | 45% new French oak | 20% once used French oak |35% several times used French oak

Clones: 667, Pommard

TASTING NOTES:

Nose:

Enticing aromas of dark chocolate, red cherry and dusty cocoa powder, with clementine citrus zest and grand marnier, reminiscent of chocolate covered cherries.

Mouth:  

Precise flavors of cranberry and crunchy red pomegranate accompanied by subtle notes of cocoa and spice. An engaging weight and mouthfeel with soft tannins and an elegant structure with a resonating finish.

Recommended Drinking Age: Three to five years after release although will age gracefully over the next 10 years when properly cellared. Should you wish to enjoy sooner, we recommend decanting for an hour.

2020 CHEV Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir

2020 Pinot Noir

Sta. Rita Hills

Fermentation: 76% Stainless steel open tops | 14% concrete open tops | 10% wood open top tank

Time in barrel: 15 months | 40% new French oak | 29% once used French oak |31% twice used French oak

Nose: Inviting aromas of pomegranate, fresh tangerine juice and cranberry, entwined with black cardamom spice, violets, birch bark, and raw honeycomb.

Mouth: Lush flavors of red raspberry and rhubarb give way to an alluring, velvety mouthfeel. Ripe plum and dark cherry are seamlessly layered with faint notes of black tea, wrapped around soft, pillowy tannins. Vibrant, with pure concentration culminating in a memorable, lingering finish.

Recommended Drinking Age: Three to five years after release although will age gracefully over the next 10 years when properly cellared. Should you wish to enjoy sooner, we recommend decanting for two to three hours.

2020 CHEV Russian River Valley Chardonnay

2020 Chardonnay

Russian River Valley

Fermentation: 12% Concrete Egg | 25% Concrete Amphora | 26% new French oak | 10% once filled French oak

Time in barrel: 15 months| 26% new French oak |10% Once used French oak | 37% Several times Used French Oak |27% Concrete Vessel

Nose: Delicate aromas of fresh lychee, orange blossom and juicy white peach, layered with shavings of limestone, white plum, and young buds of chrysanthemum flower.

Mouth: Rich notes of ripe Asian pear and honeysuckle, with subtle touches of white mulberry and chamomile tea. A luxurious texture and round mouthfeel balanced by lively minerality, and an intensely elegant finish.

Recommended Drinking Time: Ready to enjoy now, although will reach optimal expression in 1-3 years and cellar well over the next 5 years.

2019 CHEV Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

2019 Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley

Fermentation: 75% Stainless steel open tops | 25% concrete open tops | 5% whole cluster

Time in barrel: 16 months | 44% new French oak | 23% once used French oak |30% twice used French oak | 5% Concrete Tank

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Boysenberry and cherry with light pastry cobbler and gentle aromas of savory spice, aged black tea and vanilla bean.

Mouth: Black cherry and juicy red plum intertwined with fresh earth and faint tobacco leaf. A seductive broad texture with vibrant acidity and a silky soft mouthfeel, followed by a suede finish with an earthy characteristic and a balancing high tone. Well-rounded with subtle, finely integrated tannins.

Recommended Drinking Age: Three to five years after release although will age gracefully over the next 10 years when properly cellared. Should you wish to enjoy sooner, we recommend decanting for two to three hours.

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