Oregon: Pinot Still King Even In Hot 2015 and 2014 Vintages Pure aromas of cherries, raspberries and light tobacco. Rose petals, too. Medium to full body, round tannins and a crispy finish. Fruit forward. Drink now. Screw cap.

I found the nose of the Siduri to be deep and hedonistic, offering sweet cherry, cola, ink, cassis, kirsch and rose. It’s full bodied with smooth and plush tannin and bright acidity, everything appearing in good balance that I think will improve even more with time. Flavors are tarter than the nose, delivering cherry, cranberry, huckleberry, wet pavement, pastel florals and a small dose of wet soil. 91 pts, value B+.

Generous on the palate, this wine from the famous site is ripe with wild strawberry and pomegranate fruit and accented with the distinct spiciness of cardamom. It displays its youth through assertive tannins and oak-derived scents, layering the thick finish with cinnamon bark.

2015 PINOT NOIR, SARALEE’S VINEYARD A hard cranberry, peach, plum and crushed blackberry. The palate entry is sleek and polished with a velvety core of red plum and cedar mocha. Nice texture in the finish.

One of the highlights in this range, the 2015 Pinot Noir Bellflower Vineyard is rich, creamy and seductive, all of which give it considerable appeal. Dark cherry, plum, licorice and lavender notes are pushed to the foreground. Sumptuous and bold, the Bellflower has just enough aromatic nuance and texture to keep things in some sort of balance. The 2015 will appeal most to readers who enjoy dark, ample wines.

2015 PINOT NOIR, BELLFLOWER VINEYARD The nose is a powerfully scented mélange of stems, bark and dried berries, faint mint and brown spice. The palate is somewhat reticent on entry with piquant raspberry in the core with notes of cranberry and bright cherry, cedar.

Medium ruby; attractive, deep, earthy, black cherry and dark berry fruit aroma with a hint of anise; medium to medium-full body; forward, rich, ripe, dark berry fruit flavors with some suppleness in the mouthfeel; medium tannin; lingering aftertaste. Easy and enjoyable to drink now, though best to age for a few more years. Very highly recommended.

Dark garnet color in the glass. The nose is somewhat primary, offering only hints of berry pie, wilted rose and sweet oak. Sweet-fruited and rich, offering an array of highly extracted black fruit flavors along with notes of black tea and anise. Nicely integrated tannins and oak with a juicy, generously fruited finish.

Fruit-forward and powerful with loads of dried strawberries and citrus fruit. Full-bodied, dense and very fruity. This is for those that love the super fruity style. Drink now. Screw cap.

Moderate garnet color in the glass. Pedigreed fruit runs through this wine that features aromas and flavors of strawberry and black cherry fruits with a thread of tobacco oak. Impressive length in the mouth and a drawn out finish in a middleweight style that is welcoming and forward drinking.

Aromas of spices, walnuts and dried berries with hints of white pepper. Medium-to full-bodied, round and juicy. A little jammy on the finish. Drink now.

Combines precision with crisp and vibrant fruit, offering expressive cherry, strawberry and loamy mineral notes that finish with verve.

Brilliant red. Lively red and dark berry scents are complemented by cola, white pepper and smoky minerals. Silky and focused on the palate, offering spice-tinged black raspberry, spicecake and lavender pastille flavors that tighten up slowly with air. Finishes with silky, harmonious tannins and very good clarity, tension and spicy persistence. In a cool, energetic style and pretty delicious right now.

Sourced from four vineyards at the northern end of the Willamette Valley (Muirfield, Hawks View, Arbre Vert and Shaw Mountain). · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose picks up interest over time in the glass, displaying hi-tone aromas of fresh strawberry, cherry, allspice, burnt tobacco and bramble. Very tasty and vibrant offering a mix of deep red and purple fruits. Juicy and refreshing and tres Oregon.

Bright red. Aromas of ripe, smoke-tinged black raspberry, cherry and rose oil are lifted and sharpened by suggestions of white pepper and smoky minerals. Offers juicy red and dark berry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors with a hint of licorice that builds with air. Shows very good heft as well as energy, finishing long and gently tannic, with clinging dark berry character.

Coming from Clos Pepe, John Sebastiano, and Dierberg vineyards, the 2015 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir is a great introduction to this stellar region. Toasted spice, dried earth, herbs and dried red fruits give way to a supple, beautifully textured, straight up delicious Pinot Noir geared for drinking over the coming 2-4 years. I was able to taste Adam Lee’s full-lineup for this report, including his Russian River Valley, Sonoma and Oregon releases. It’s a big lineup, but there’s some gorgeous Pinot Noirs here. I’ve listed the wines in the order tasted, starting with Oregon, followed by Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. Rita Hills.

Vivid ruby-red. Fresh blackberry, cherry, licorice and cola scents show very good lift and clarity. Supple, open-knit and appealingly sweet, offers juicy red/dark berry flavors that are given spicy bite by a jolt of white pepper. Displays very good clarity and fruity thrust on a long, focused finish that features rounded tannins and repeating spiciness.

Medium to deep ruby-purple in color, the 2015 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast has tar and damp soil notes to begin, giving way to a wonderfully fragrant core of red currants and pomegranate plus a waft of cloves. The medium-bodied palate reveals lovely energy, sporting a backbone of fine-grained tannins and racy acidity, finishing long and savory.

A juicy and fruity red with plum and dried-cherry character. Medium body, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Some dried-fruit character, yet this comes out fresh and lively. Screw cap. Drink now.

Bright, compressed fruit stars in this approachable and affordable Pinot Noir that’s rounded with tannin and focused acidity. Cranberry, orange, cherry and cola flavors highlight its medium-bodied power and concentration.

Juicy and smooth with deep color and bright black cherry and spice; tangy and long.

Coming from yields of 1.2 tons per acre, the 2015 Pinot Noir Pratt Vineyard Sexton Road saw less whole cluster than normal (due to the miserable yields) and was bottled early. It possesses an exotic, singular bouquet of eucalyptus, pine, wild strawberries and bright plums. Deep, rich and layered on the palate, with terrific mid-palate depth and loads of fruit, drink it over the coming 5-7 years. I was able to taste Adam Lee’s full-lineup for this report, including his Russian River Valley, Sonoma and Oregon releases. It’s a big lineup, but there’s some gorgeous Pinot Noirs here. I’ve listed the wines in the order tasted, starting with Oregon, followed by Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. Rita Hills.

The 2015 Pinot Noir Betty Ann Vineyard is produced from 828 clone planted on Hall Road in South Santa Rosa. Medium to deep ruby-purple colored, it presents notes of dried mulberries and raspberry pie with an exotic spice undercurrent and suggestions of licorice and chocolate. Big, rich and powerful in the mouth, the palate is wonderfully spicy, with a decadently velvety texture and an herbal lift on the finish.

Incisive, very pure, well-ripened, cherry-like fruit is the mainstay of this full-bodied, yet wonderfully energetic working, and, as nice as its fruit may be, the wine is at least as notable for its impeccable balance and staying power. It is a big wine in many ways, but it is not an exercise in simple ripeness, and its tantalizing glimpses of layering and varietal velvet make it a risk-free bet for the cellar. Yes, it is lovely stuff even now, but patience will be rewarded with an even better wine yet, and, while we confess that we would not refuse a glass or two if poured now, we strongly urge that it be held for another four or five years. Two stars.

The vineyard is in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, and here it yields an aromatic wine, with inviting suggestions of buttery cherry pie. It also offers blueberries, a touch of light herb and a deliciously smooth mouthfeel.