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.

Pleasant aromas of cherry, spice and sous-bois. Soft, even creamy in the mouth, with a discreet concentration of dark berry and black cherry fruits. Seamless, with a deft touch of oak, and enticing blackberry fueled finish. Still shows impeccable balance when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle.

Supple and precise, with cherry and pomegranate aromas and well-knit red currant, green tea and spice flavors.

This translucent colored Pinot Noir opens with a bouquet of rose water, red cherry and forest floor. The palate is silky smooth and plush, delivering a good combination of dark and red fruits with good tension. Rich and appealing, enjoy this great wine over the next decade.

Full red. Ripe red fruit, vanilla and cola on the expressive, smoke-accented nose. Juicy, oak-tinged cherry, blackberry and rose pastille flavors show very good depth and breadth, and a repeating cola note emerges with aeration and adds sweetness. Closes smooth and long, displaying impressive power, building tannins and strong tenacity.

Vibrant ruby color. Deep, dark aromas of cherries and rich blackberries, along with violets, clove, espresso, some mushroom, deep but awesome aromatics. Plush, balanced, lovely palate that combines bright acidity, structured tannins, with tangy black cherries and tart plum fruit. A delightful mix of violets, sweet pipe tobacco, sarsaparilla, cherry wood and clove, the flavors are rich but the wine is so lively. I’d love to bury this for five years.

The 2015 Penner-Ash Estate Vineyard pinot noir offers a boatload of potential for the patient. The nose boarders on hedonistic, and offers some killer aromas of iron, black strap molasses and bruised strawberry and blackberry, though it’s obvious that with some bottle age there will be more to come. The body is as full-throttled, and the tannin structure and acid suggest a minimum of 5-6 years is required for it to really come together, though I’d give it a decade to allow the full range of fruit and Earthy flavors to shine: Acai, pomegranate, raspberry, blackberry, tar, black tea and black pepper all duck and weave through a robust tannin structure and acid that will need to relax for this wine to show its best self. This will be an all-star if one can wait a solid decade. Penner-Ash’s Estate Vineyard has some cool stuff going on. 92 points, value A-.

A fine and silky red with strawberry, lemon and plum character. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh finish.

USA, Oregon: 2016 Vintage – Part Two Lynn Penner-Ash says, "In 2014 we really started to see the ratcheting up of growing degree days. It was both hotter and drier. It was the next really warm vintage after 2003." Pale to medium ruby in color with a hint of purple, the 2014 Pinot Noir has a lovely open nose of potpourri, pink peppercorn and violet over a core of warm red and black cherries and berries with touches of undergrowth—very spicy and perfumed! Light to medium-bodied, it offers good layers of black and red fruits, exotic spices and earth in the mouth. It’s got a strong frame of grainy tannins and just enough freshness to lift all that flavor on the long finish. This is drinking beautifully right now.

A refined and very fine wine with medium, velvety tannins and dried strawberries. Medium body, a polished texture and a flavorful finish. Floral undertones.

In this much-celebrated well-ripened vintage, the Shea designate has a pleasingly soft entry. The lush persistent flavors of black-cherry and blackberry fruit are streaked with vanilla, tobacco and cola highlights. Drink now and over the next four to five years.