Medium to deep ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Hartford Court Pinot Noir Seascape Vineyard has a beautiful floral nose of violets and lavender over a core of red currants and red plums plus a waft of dried Provence herbs and peat moss. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is full on packed with dark fruit and earthy/savory layers with grainy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing very long.

Already in bottle, the 2016 Hartford Court Chardonnay Four Hearts Vineyard opens with lemon tart, pink grapefruit, pineapple and ripe apple notes with touches of nutmeg and croissant. Medium to full-bodied, rich and with a pleasantly oily texture, it delivers ripe tropical fruit flavors and a long, creamy finish.

Blended of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Cabernet Franc, 7.5% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain has a deep garnet-purple color and nose of warm cassis, black berry pie and mulberries with touches of cedar, red roses and cloves plus a touch of cigar boxes. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a great core of black and blue fruit layers framed by firm, ripe tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyards, a blend of 89.8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.5% Merlot, 2.8% Cabernet Franc and 2.9% Petit Verdot, opens with youthfully subtle, very primary black currant and black cherry notes with hints of eucalypt, fertile soil, underbrush and new leather. Medium to full-bodied, firm and muscular in the mouth, the tightly wound fruit is well framed by very ripe, fine-grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing with an herbal and mineral-laced lift.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Speciale has a black forest cake and crème de cassis-scented nose with touches of charcoal, black soil, mocha and salami plus a hint of cigar box. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with black fruit and savory layers with beautifully ripe, fine-grained tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with great persistence.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Christopher's Vineyard is a little youthfully reticent, revealing suggestions of crushed black berries and blueberries with hints of dried herbs, menthol, baker's chocolate, black olives and scorched earth. Medium-bodied, very firm, very taut and with great tension, it is very tightly wound with all the elements for a truly exciting, long-lived wine.

The 2015 Chardonnay Upper Barn Vineyard opens with lovely grapefruit, fresh pears and apple pie notes with touches of croissant and toasted almonds plus a waft of brine. Medium-bodied, very elegant and very refreshing, the palate and a wonderfully mineral character and long, beautifully nuanced finish.

This limited bottling (350 cases, or about 14 barrels) from Penner-Ash is a stunning example of richly layered, lush Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Beautifully balanced, it offers a deep note of black cherry with a hint of plum and a judicious amount of wood spice that doesn’t overwhelm the fruit. With impressive length and a lingering finish, it’s a memorable effort.

Penner-Ash's flagship bottling leans into the dark side of Pinot Noir possibilities, with loads of black and blue fruit balancing rich damp earth, forest floor and brown spice aromas and flavors, a mouth filling texture and a long finish that doesn't push, but doesn't falter either -- it just hangs in from the initial presentation for a good while. This is ready to drink, either as a fine solo glass, or with red meat dishes. Wines where the acidity is this soft often have some weak spots, but this one works on all fronts.

Inky purple-black colored, the 2015 Malbec Mt. Veeder gives up a very unusual (in a good way!) savory/meaty nose over a core of black currants and blackberries with touches of Indian spices, chargrill and sautéed herbs. Full-bodied, very firm and very fresh in the mouth, the rock solid, muscular black fruit is tautly framed, finishing long and savory. Give it another 2-3 years in bottle and drink it over the next 25+.

Deep garnet-purple, the 2015 W.S. Keyes—composed of 84.5% Merlot and 15.5% Cabernet Sauvignon—is profoundly scented of baked blackberries, warm plums and cherry pie with touches of hoisin, menthol and chocolate box. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and totally seductive, it fills the mouth with generous black fruit preserves and exotic spice layers, framed by velvety tannins and finishing on a lingering minty note.

Medium to deep ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Hartford Court Pinot Noir MacLean's Block delivers wild blueberries, black cherries and anise notes with hints of violets, bay leaves and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, the palate features red and black fruit layers accented by earth notions and framed with fine-grained tannins, finishing on a mineral note.

Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Hartford Court Pinot Noir Fog Dance Vineyard gives a full on bombastic black cherry and black raspberry-scented nose with hints of rose hip tea, dark chocolate and lavender with a hint of black pepper. Medium-bodied, the palate is very elegant and fresh with more of a savory/earthy character coming through, supported by fine-grained tannins and finishing on a beautiful stewed tea note.

2017 Oregon Pinot Noir All-Americans Second Team Wines ….aromas rise up over time….onslaught of flavors….big by Oregon standards….great depth of fruit….soothing texture….a good friend now but will benefit from cellaring.

Aged in a combination of concrete egg, stainless steel and new French oak, this winning white is a study in peach and apricot—it’s incredibly inviting in both taste and aroma. A layer of honey adds succulence without sweetness, as it remains dry and balanced through the mineral-laden finish.

A barrel sample, the 2016 Hartford Court Chardonnay Three Jacks Vineyard opens with savory cashew, yeast extract and brioche notes with a core of warm pears, green guava and apricots with a touch of allspice. Medium to full-bodied, the palate gives knockout savory and stone fruit layers with great freshness, finishing on a lingering toasty note.

A barrel sample, the 2016 Hartford Court Chardonnay Fog Dance Vineyard delivers apple pie, pear tart and marzipan aromas with touches of baking bread and coriander seed. Medium-bodied, the palate is very finely crafted with elegant mineral and understated apple and pear flavors with a lively acid line, finishing on a mineral note.

A barrel sample, the 2016 Hartford Zinfandel Highwire Vineyard is deep garnet-purple in color, featuring baked red and black plums, stewed cherries and rhubarb pie with hints of hoisin, Chinese five spice and potpourri. Full-bodied and packed with spiced berry preserves layers, it has a chewy frame and a long, perfumed finish.

A barrel sample, the 2016 Hartford Zinfandel Dina's Vineyard is deep garnet-purple in color, delivering Christmas cake, plum pudding and preserved plums notes with hints of crushed rocks, forest floor and blueberry pie. Big, full, rich and very refreshing in the mouth, it has a pleasantly chewy texture and tons of dried berries and spice cake layers, finishing very long.

This is only the second vintage produced of this wine. Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2015 Hartford Court Pinot Noir Warrior Princess opens with warm red currants, black cherries and violets notes with touches of black soil, stewed tea, garrigue and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, the palate offers up a very firm structure of wonderfully ripe, grainy tannins, with a refreshing backbone supporting the intense earthy/savory flavors, finishing long.

Medium to deep ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Hartford Court Pinot Noir Muldune Trail features expressive mulberries, stewed red plums and dusty earth notes with touches of garrigue, fresh hay, oolong tea and cloves. Medium-bodied with an appealing chewy grip to the texture, the palate gives compelling savory layers with a long, lively finish.

Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Hartford Court Pinot Noir Arrendell Vineyard has compelling chocolate-covered cherries, raspberry pie and warm mulberries nose with touches of potpourri, Ceylon tea and tobacco leaf. Medium to full-bodied, very finely structured and very fresh, it gives intense black berry and savory layers, finishing on a lingering earthy note.

There is a strong pithy character to the nose of this wine, with aromas of Meyer lemon peel, grapefruit rind, Brie cheese wash, yogurt and wet rock. The palate is really tightly wound and also full of that tight pith character, with ethereal and wispy flavors of clean smoke, chalk and ash. The acidity is soft but penetrating.

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Smothers Remick Ridge Vineyard sports a deep garnet-purple color and nose of black plums, black cherries and black currants with touches of sautéed herbs, menthol and black pepper with a waft of aniseed. Medium-bodied, the tannins here are remarkably ripe and finely grained, with great freshness defining the black fruit and savory layers, finishing with an herbal lift.

The 2015 Chardonnay Red Point has a seriously intense tropical and stone fruit-scented nose of pineapple, passion fruit and ripe nectarines with touches of brioche, allspice and coriander seed. The medium-bodied palate delivers a fantastically crisp backbone supporting the intense citrus and tropical flavors, finishing long and spicy.