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.

Sourced from one of the great vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, this starts off with aromas of crushed mint, wet stone, peat moss and dark cherry, as this is distinctively earthy. Fruit drives the mid-palate with lighter earthy and citrus tones rounding it out. Dense, chewy and seductive, this outstanding wine will cellar well over the next ten to fifteen years.

Lurid red. Powerful red and dark berry liqueur, mocha and incense scents take on a smoky nuance as the wine opens up. Fleshy and broad on the palate but surprisingly lively as well, offering intense black raspberry, cherry cola and candied licorice flavors and a hint of allspice. Finishes seamless and very long, featuring an echo of juicy blue fruit and velvety tannins that add gentle grip.

Rich ruby color. Bursting aromatics of dark plums and cherries, a deep, complex earthiness pervades the nose with elements of fall leaves, loam, graphite, and throw in some violets and green herbs. Full on the palate with solid tannins (by no means harsh) but vibrant, crisp acidity. Black cherries and gushing plum fruit, so delicious, mixes with dried roses, pipe tobacco, black olive, and I get some rhubarb and cola notes as well. Complex, balanced, deep, lasting, memorable. Plenty of years of evolution ahead.

An enveloping red fruit, caramel apple across a smoked dried meat and spectrum of dried florals, cinnamon and baked fruit tart. The palate is a hard vitamin, wrapped in deep red berry with a waxy core and a sappy cherry finish.

The Penner-Ash Shea Vineyard Pinot is a meaty red, which Oregon Pinots can be at times. This one has serious depth, with layered red and dark fruits, a strong whiff of wood spice and impressive length. It would benefit with additional cellar time, but is showing well now.

Deep brilliant red. Powerful, spice-accented red and blue fruit and potpourri scents show excellent clarity and pick up suggestions of mocha and cola with air. Sweet and expansive in the mouth, offering concentrated black raspberry and boysenberry flavors that display appealing spiciness and an energizing jolt of smoky minerality. This concentrated yet elegant wine closes long and sweet, with smooth tannins coming in slowly.

Smooth and luscious with ripe Rainier cherry fruit from what many call the Grand Cru Vineyard of Oregon; rich texture and bright flavors; supple, deep, and balanced.

Moderate garnet color in the glass. An arsenal of dark red cherry and berry fruits emerge over time in the glass. Slow to give up its charms initially but regal and great when tasted later in the day from a previously opened bottle. A mid weight assortment of purple and black fruits are fresh and deep, backed by a taut tannic spine and enough acidity for freshness. The harmonious mouthfeel draws you back to the glass and nuances of spice and earth show up in time. Built for aging, this wine will benefit from more time in the cellar and may be deserving of an even higher score over time.

As with many of the winery's other single-vineyard selections from this vintage, this is strongly scented with fresh tobacco, and brings generous black-cherry fruit to the front and center. The fruit is accented by a wide swath of cola, perhaps Dr. Pepper. The finish continues long, clean and fresh.