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.

Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Gracious aromas of dark cherry and berry, granola and toast. Plenty of black raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavor to satisfy in a fruit driven, mid weight style with complimentary oak in the background. Perfectly fine, with some, but not exceptional length on the finish.

Medium-light to medium ruby color; attractive, forward, deep, intense, spicy, red currant and dark cherry fruit aroma with hints of forest floor and baking spices; medium to medium-full body; rich, textured, earthy, dark cherry and red berry fruit flavors that are nicely balanced and show good depth with a silky, elegant mouthfeel; medium to medium-full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Appealing to taste now, though worthy of a few more years of nottle aging. Very highly recommended

Hall/Walt wines of Saint Helena now has a long-term lease on the storied Clos Pepe Vineyard, but they have agreed to continue to sell grapes to a few accomplished wineries, and Siduri is happily included. In this outing, Siduri has come up with a deep and very precise, fairly full-scaled Pinot Noir that is as rich as it is beautifully balanced, and, for all of its heady and outgoing, ripe cherry fruit, it is still a long way from reaching its best. We concede that it offers lots to like now, but it is wine of great stamina with the right pieces in place to age famously, and we urge that it be held at least until its fifth birthday arrives. Two stars.

Medium ruby; attractive, intense, earthy, spicy, blueberry and black cherry fruit aroma with hints of dried herbs and forest floor; medium to medium-full body; nicely balanced, earthy, fleshy, blue and red berry fruit flavors with good depth and concentration; medium to medium-full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Appealing to drink now, though also shows good aging potential. Very highly recommended.

Here again, the richness and ripe fruit that is inherent in the best Pinots of this appellation are on full display, but, much like its local mates from Garys' and Rosella's Vineyards, this ample wine does not give itself over to extremes. It is a decidedly full-bodied working to be sure and delicacy is definitely not its forte, yet the true cherry fruit of Pinot Noir is always in view. Tag it for service with appropriately rich foods along the lines of Pot-au-Feu, Boeuf Bourguignon, or a Navarin of lamb. Two stars.

Deep, rich and loamy, offering earth-scented blackberry, plum and licorice notes, with ripe tannins that give the flavors traction and dimension.

Moderate garnet color in the glass. Shy, but pleasant scent of cherry, ripe berry and dried herbs that builds in aromatic intensity over time in the glass. Intense, mouth filling attack of black raspberry, blackberry and cassis flavors that really alert the senses. The tannins hold the fruit in check and the fruit-filled finish is noticeably generous. One senses the alcohol on the lips.

Coming from the upper and lower portions of the vineyard, and two different root stocks, the 2015 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard is a ripe, sexy, rounded wine, especially from the 2015 vintage, that has classic Garys' iron, dusty earth, spice and red and black fruits. Rich, textured, medium to full-bodied with good acidity, it will keep for 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.

Medium-light to medium ruby; attractive, deep, spicy, raspberry and dark cherry fruit aroma with earthy notes and hints of dried herbs; medium to medium-full body; rich, earthy, red fruit flavors with bright acidity, a hint of cola, and some suppleness in the elegant mouthfeel; medium tannin; lingering aftertaste. Enjoyable now, though best to age for a few more years. Very highly recommended.

Baked red cherry, vanilla, cola and sarsaparilla show on the nose of this very approachable bottling by Adam Lee. There is a light touch of licorice to the sip, with strawberry and red-plum flavors as well as more complex touches of tea leaf and candied raspberry.

Moderate garnet color in the glass. Comforting aromas of dark berries and sandalwood. Sleek and polished on the palate, with middleweight flavors of blackberry, black raspberry and spice with an earthy undertone. More darkly fruited than usual for Rosella’s. The tannins are woven in nicely and the sweet fruited finish satisfies. There is the slightest sense of alcoholic warmth on the finish.

Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2015 Pinot Noir Parsons' Vineyard delivers intense floral and baking spice notes plus cracked pepper, violets and forest floor nuances over a crushed cranberries core. The opulent medium to full-bodied palate is rounded, elegant and oh-so-pretty with a seductive, perfumed red fruit finish.

Says old-school Russian River here with lots of dried-cherry aromas and cedar. Full-bodied, big and juicy. Slightly jammy. Fig Newton? Screw cap.

From a tiny vineyard, just behind Kistler Vineyard and from the classic goldridge soils of the Russian River Valley, the 2015 Pinot Noir Ewald Vineyard is completely destemmed and aged all in neutral French oak. It offers lots of juicy, darker berry fruits, flowers, and spice-drive aromatics, medium-bodied richness, bright acidity and a silky texture. Drink it over the coming 7-8 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.

Medium-light ruby; attractive, fragrant, floral, raspberry and cherry fruit aroma with hints of baking spices and forest floor; medium to medium-full body; elegant, silky, red fruit flavors with bright acidity and a relatively soft mouthfeel; medium tannin; lingering aftertaste. Easy and enjoyable to drink now, but as for all of Siduri’s Pinots, worthy of a few more years of bottle aging. Very highly recommended.

Savory herbs, tobacco, licorice, mint and earth notes give the 2015 Pinot Noir Van Der Kamp Vineyard its distinctive, mountain-influenced personality. The intensity of the vintage is evident, but there is more than enough complexity and aromatic nuance to complement the richness of the fruit. This is a very pretty wine.