All types of tea, from black to nettle to Greek mountain to chamomile, show on this wine’s herbally powered nose, with bits of sagebrush and wild berries thrown in for good measure. Tea elements also power the palate, along with cranberry fruit and raspberry leaf, held together with grippy tannins, at least for this grape.

Fresh raspberries, red cherries and even blackberries arise on the juicy nose of this wine from Adam Lee, but it’s lifted by wild mint, hummingbird sage and damp coyote scrub. The palate is very herbally spiced, with thyme, marjoram, black cardamom and charred pine, laid across dried strawberries, cranberries and sour cherries, all tied together by serious grip…

Ruby-red. Lively and sharply focused on the exotically perfumed nose, displaying aromas of raspberry liqueur, cherry and potpourri. Juicy and delineated on the palate, conveying very good depth and alluring sweetness to its mineral-accented red fruit preserve and floral pastille flavors. The sweet, penetrating, gently tannic finish clings with striking vibrancy and floral persistence.

Showing the tension and focus that's common from this vineyard, the 2013 Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard is harvest from three different blocks in the vineyard, with the harvest between each block spanning as much as five weeks. Bright, perfumed and lively, with excellent ripeness in its cassis and black raspberry fruit, violet and wet stone aromas and flavors, it opens up nicely with time in the glass and has beautiful minerality that comes through on the finish. Medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated and structured, with notable tannin, it should benefit from a year in bottle and have upward of a decade of overall longevity.

Winemaker Adam Lee goes big on this bottling from the vineyard planted by the two Garys (Pisoni and Franscioni), showing bacon fat, blackberries and graphite on the nose. Once sipped, it veers more tart, with cranberry and just-ripe raspberry picking up some complexity from thyme herbs.

Vivid ruby-red. The nose offers an array of fresh dark berry and floral scents, along with suggestions of cola, incense and allspice. Sweet and expansive on the palate, displaying intense black raspberry and lavender pastille flavors that deepen and spread out with aeration. Smooth tannins come up slowly to add grip to the long, fruit-driven finish. Distinctly suave Pinot with serious sex appeal.

Brilliant ruby. A complex, mineral-accented bouquet of red fruit preserves, incense and rose oil, with a smoky note emerging slowly. On the palate, sweet, penetrating raspberry and rose pastille flavors deepen with air while maintaining vibrancy. Distinctly suave and open for business, finishing with wonderful clarity and length and no rough edges.

Medium-deep ruby color; rich and forward aromas of cherry and spicy oak; deep, vibrant black cherry flavors with spice and dark chocolate notes; good structure and balance; long finish. Deep, rich Pinot with a lot of spice and structure.

All about finesse and elegance, the 2013 Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard is a classic expression of the vineyard. Giving up beautiful notes of Bing cherries, rose petal, mint and sappy flowers/underbrush, the acidity that's so common from this vineyard is nicely woven into the wines fruit and structure. Medium-bodied, elegant and silky, it has a lip-smacking finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. Enjoy this pretty, deftly textured and elegant Pinot Noir over the coming 5-6 years.

Brilliant ruby. A heady, exotically perfumed bouquet of candied raspberry, cherry-cola, anise and woodsmoke. Sappy, penetrating and alluringly sweet, offering palate-staining red and dark berry flavors and a hint of mocha. Smoky minerals add lift and cut to the strikingly long, incisive finish framed by silky tannins.

Medium ruby color; bright, earthy, cherry cola aromas; rich, lively cherry and plum flavors with spicy oak notes; silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. This is a Pinot with lively and juicy flavors.

2012 Siduri Pinot Noir Six Years Later: Suspended in Time April 19, 2014 94, August 2018 93 Note: My favorite wine of this vintage except Pisoni Vineyard (not reviewed again here).

The flavors fan out in this firm, spice-driven mix of earthy berry, dried herb and savory notes. Gains focus and depth.

The flavors fan out in this firm, spice-driven mix of earthy berry, dried herb and savory notes. Gains focus and depth through the finish, with the berry flavors taking on subtle nuances that bode well for the future.

A striking Pinot that gushes with pure, ripe, snappy wild berry, blackberry, raspberry and blueberry flavors, cascading on firm tannins and snappy acidity. A remarkably youthful and vibrant effort that promises to reward cellaring and gain in the future, ending with a burst of floral and berry accents.

Big yet deftly balanced, presenting rich blackberry, blueberry and raspberry notes, with toasty and smoky oak, ending with a fistful of chewy tannins. The flavors push past the tannic finish. Should reward short-term cellaring.

Oregon: An Embarrassment of Riches and Richness Vivid ruby-red. Deeply perfumed aromas of ripe red berries, mocha, cola and candied flowers are sharpened by a peppery note. Sappy and penetrating on the palate, offering bitter cherry, black raspberry, dark chocolate and exotic spice flavors that are supported by a firm underpinning of juicy acidity. Finishes very long, smooth and smoky, with repeating florality and velvety, even tannins that come on late. (25% new French oak)

Oregon Displays Collective Greatness: 400-Plus Wines Rated This takes a black-cherry and blueberry thread and marries it to rich, earthy and spicy complexity on the nose with good effect. The palate has a succulent and attractively grainy tannin texture and carries plenty of flavor long and on point.

Oregon: An Embarrassment of Riches and Richness Deep, bright-rimmed red. Potent red/blue fruit, baking spice, violet and incense aromas are sharpened by a smoky mineral element. Juicy, seamless and broad in the mouth, showing excellent clarity to its sweet, concentrated raspberry, boysenberry, cola and floral pastille flavors. Shows impressive tension and persistence on the finish, which features harmonious tannins and lingering blue fruit and floral character.

Oregon Displays Collective Greatness: 400-Plus Wines Rated An attractive and complex pinot with savory oak spice and earthy, nutty complexity on the black cherry-scented nose. The palate has a super plush, flesh and fresh array of ripe, redder cherries that are carried on finely layered tannins that build seamlessly.

Svelte and harmonious, with expressive raspberry, clove and orange peel flavors that build richness and polish on the long finish.

Oregon: An Embarrassment of Riches and Richness Translucent magenta color. Suave, mineral-tinged scents of red/dark berry liqueur, baking spices and cola, with a sexy floral overtone. Sweet and seamless on the palate, offering potent black raspberry, cherry-vanilla and violet pastille flavors and building spiciness. The spice and floral notes repeat emphatically on an impressively long, smooth finish that's framed by velvety, harmonious tannins. (one-third new French oak)

Supple and well-structured, with savory black cherry aromas that open to polished raspberry, orange zest and spiced cinnamon flavors, finishing with refined tannins.

This darkly fruited Pinot Noir from the Zena Crown Vineyard is bigger and bolder than most other Penner-Ash Pinots from the 2015 vintage. The flavor profile trends toward black fruits, massively layered, with long, slightly chewy tannins. Sit on this one another two to three years and it will really shine, though it drinks just fine for the near-term.