Adam Lee takes hold of one of the appellation’s iconic vineyards and delivers clean, fresh aromas of mushrooms, raspberries, mocha and graphite. The palate shows soy, shiitake and more raspberry, an excellent study of the grape done in the Siduri style.

Bright ruby. A sexy, deeply perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red and dark berries, woodsmoke and incense, with a suave rose pastille quality building in the glass. Stains the palate with sweet , vivacious black raspberry and cola flavors. Delivers a suave blend of depth and energy, with slow-building, fine-grained tannins adding grip to the solid finish.

A funk of truffle and foresty pine resin is joined by orange peel for an inviting and intriguing opening to this wine that is otherwise velvety, structured and intense. Juicy on the finish, it shares flavors of black cherry and black tea.

Bright ruby. Black raspberry, cherry-cola and floral scents are accented by white pepper and Asian spices. Fresh and focused on the palate, offering vibrant red fruit liqueur flavors and a sexy rose pastille flourish. Shows very good energy and lift on the seamless finish, which features silky tannins and an echo of candied rose.

Siduri’s Sonatera offerings are perennial favorites hereabouts and the latest hits the mark smartly once again. If just a touch lighter than some of its more fully fleshed mates, it nonetheless exhibits a fair bit of complexity and richness with hints of sweet cream and dusty roses accenting its very deep and defined, ripe cherry fruit. It is not a big-impact wine, but neither is it demure, and it reminds, as better Pinots Noirs do, that refinement and richness can co-exist.

Aromas of rose petals and fresh-hoed earth come to the fore as this wine opens, followed by fine-grained, intense tannins and savory wooded notes. Black pepper, red cherry, sea salt and dried herb pop at different times. It’s still tight, so let this wine open in the glass or decant; better yet, cellar through 2023.

A brooding, thick-skinned wine with a tinge of juicy pomegranate and cherry, this has a thicket of reduced oak that enters on the nose. Over time in the glass, it evolves into a twist of baking spices and pine forest.

Deep red with a bright rim. Ripe raspberry, cherry-cola, candied rose and blood orange on the complex nose. On the palate, expansive cherry and red berry liqueur flavors are brightened by a smoky mineral nuance, picking up a star anise quality with air. Blends richness and vivacity deftly and finishes spicy and very long, with silky tannins sneaking up late.

Medium ruby color; complex, deep cherry nose with spice and savory notes; rich, roasted black raspberry and cherry flavors with earthy notes; good structure and balance; long finish. A firm and supple Pinot with nice structure.

Vivid ruby-red. Energetic blackberry and floral scents are complemented by suggestions of spicecake, anise and smoky minerals. Juicy, concentrated and broad in the mouth, offering an array of red and dark berry flavors sharpened by tangy acidity and a touch of white pepper. Shows very good lift and clarity on the finish, which is given shape by supple, sneaky tannins.

A great deal for a Pinot of this quality, this features grapes from several vineyard designates, including the Hirsch and Pratt-Sexton vineyards. Burly plum and baked berry fruit rises to the fore, ably supported by layers of baking spice and a generous, seamless imprint of toasty oak.

2012 Siduri Pinot Noir Six Years Later: Suspended in Time October 27, 2013 94, August 2018 92 Note: Significant toasty oak but otherwise superb.

2012 Siduri Pinot Noir Six Years Later: Suspended in Time October 27, 2013 94, August 2018 92 Note: More tannic over time detracts slightly.

2012 Siduri Pinot Noir Six Years Later: Suspended in Time 2012 Siduri Soberanes Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir April 19, 2014 90, August 2018 92.

2012 Siduri Pinot Noir Six Years Later: Suspended in Time 2012 Siduri Sierra Mar Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir October 27, 2013, 93, August 2018 92.

Focused on pure, rich and firm blackberry, spice, cedar and crushed rock notes, this is a vibrant, structured Pinot, with firm tannins and excellent length. The acidity and tannins give this backbone and structure.

Dark ruby color. Aromas of juicy red currants, cherries, mixed with rhubarb, wild herbs, creosote, clove, pepper, lots going on! Medium/full-bodied with plenty of weight and structure but the tannins are accessible and the acidity is fresh. Plump but tangy red an black cherry fruit, along with clove, rose petals, rhubarb, spicy herbs. Hints of mushroom and sage will peek out more with time, this will be even better in three years or so but still very good now.

Pure, rich and layered, showing vibrant, raspberry, blueberry and wild berry notes, with touches of stem-laced tannins and savory floral and dusty berry scents. Ends with firm, gripping tannins and good length.

Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Engaging aromas arrive over time in the glass, including blackberry, cassis, toast, warm spices and bacon. Mid weight plus in weight, with a substantial black fruit load balanced by burly tannins. Oak is deftly matched to the fruit that has an earthy underpinning. The wine was considerably better when tasted later in the day from a previously opened bottle and may deserve a higher score with a few years in the cellar.

Oregon: Pinot Still King Even In Hot 2015 and 2014 Vintages Fresh and perfumed notes of blackcurrants, ivy, bark, dark chocolate shavings, orange zest and a hint of citrus rind and spices. This has a sturdy and firm tannins backbone on the palate with fresh acidity, crunchy fruit and a walnut finish. Drink in 2019.

Delicate with juicy cherry and tangy acidity; smooth, savory, and fresh; a balanced blend from the winery's Estate, Fennwood, and Gran Moraine vineyards.

Expressive and refined, with pretty raspberry and lavender aromas and tightly focused blackberry and spiced cinnamon flavors that lead toward polished tannins.

This light- to medium-bodied wine delivers well-integrated strawberry preserve flavors, along with hazelnut, malt and milk chocolate highlights. It’s smooth and well proportioned, and should drink well through 2023.