Lurid ruby-red. Sexy, oak-spiced aromas of candied dark berries, cola and incense; a mocha nuance gains strength as the wine opens up. Plush blackberry and cherry cola flavors show a spicy edge of white pepper and very good energy for their heft. Seamless, sweet and expansive, in the style of the vintage, displaying a velvety texture and impressive finishing persistence.

Viognier is a particular strength at Penner-Ash, and here, once again, the challenge of balancing the grape's high-wire sensibility is met with ease. Firm and compact initially, it blooms with delicious flavors of lemon pastry, hints of mint, and lemongrass. It's full bodied, poised and steers clear of both bitterness and burn.

This captivating wine, from vines dating back to the early 1970s, will reward your patience. It must be decanted if you want it to burst open past the initial tart flavors of green apple and grapefruit. Once it does, it will delight with juicy citrus, ample acidity, and plenty of grip.

Brilliant ruby-red. Dark berries, cherry cola and a hint of allspice on the deeply perfumed nose. Densely packed cherry and black raspberry flavors show very good energy for their heft and pick up a hint of smokiness on the back half. Plush and round; floral and spice notes linger on a very long, subtly tannic finish. This is pretty impressive for an entry-level offering.

From grapes grown at some of the Willamette Valley's highest elevations, this is a pungent mix of citrus oil, grapefruit, metal shavings and stone. The flavors persist along that path, crafting a sleek and distinctive wine that in many ways is the antithesis of the fleshy, jammy, fruit-forward style of many domestic Pinots.

Dry and sappy, this potent effort is heavily influenced by botanical flavors, to the point of being almost grassy. Dry extract and lemon/lime acidity keep the riper fruit flavors in check, but with ample breathing time the wine fills in with highlights of fresh peaches.

Tightly wound raspberry fruit is the dominant flavor here, with slightly chalky, lemony acids wrapping up the finish. It's a pleasant, fresh wine, a bit lighter than the other designates, and best enjoyed over the next couple of years.

The winery releases an extensive lineup of single vineyard Pinots; here is the mix of leftover barrels. Purple fruits, earth, slightly green tannins and a hint of toast come into play. 89 points.

At first high-toned with sharp edges, this rewards decanting with an expansive core of purple plum, bramble, tobacco and licorice flavors. It's open and accessible, with some chalkiness as it finishes. 89 points.

This tasty Cabernet comes from the high elevation vineyards on the Mayacamas Mountains in California’s North Coast region. Tangy blackberry, cassis and fresh herbs lead the way with peppercorn, vanilla and caramel following on the finish – a favorite with Chef Ted’s hearty sirloin in mushroom sauce.

Limpid ruby-red. Aromas of fresh dark berries and cherry cola gain urgency from a spicy nuance. Smooth and sweet on entry, then more taut in the midpalate, offering sharply focused bitter cherry, blackberry and spicecake flavors and a hint of vanilla. A smoky note emerges with air and carries through the impressively long, focused finish, which features silky tannins and a hint of succulent herbs.

Brilliant red. Fresh raspberry and cherry on the highly perfumed nose, complicated by notes of star anise and candied rose. Juicy, lithe and appealingly sweet, offering sappy red fruit and floral pastille flavors and a hint of cola that comes up slowly on the back half. Fine-grained tannins add shape and grip to a clinging, spice-tinged finish that strongly echoes the floral note.

Espresso, black walnut and black pepper flavors are bold and thick, with dense tannins framing the blackberry, plum and licorice flavors. Smoke, toast and spice accents linger on the finish.

Offers an expansive range of spicy wild berry, savory herb, light oak and fresh earth flavors. Impressively balanced and focused.

Tastes sweet beyond ripeness, with a rich, juicy core of cherry pie that fans out to blueberry and wild berry flavors, gaining depth and structure. Reveals a gravelly earth edge that offsets the ripeness.

Plump and polished, with bold raspberry and blueberry aromas and complex flavors of licorice, crushed stone and pepper.

Limpid ruby-red. Fresh red and blue fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of allspice and white pepper. Juicy and precise, showing bright, energetic lift to the bitter cherry and raspberry flavors. Closes with zesty, spicy cut and lift, leaving a suggestion of red berry skin behind. This lively wine sure doesn't act like it came from a hot vintage.

Deep red. Vibrant red and dark berry aromas are complicated by suggestions of cola and fresh flowers. Silky and open-knit, showing good energy and gentle sweetness to the raspberry and cherry compote flavors. Fresh and incisive, finishing on a subtle smoky note; gentle tannins add shape and grip.

Opens with a complex mix of dusty, savory berry, herb and fine earth flavors, sustaining presence throughout. Ends as it begins, with a measure of elegance and finesse.

Rich and full-bodied, with a core of plum, black cherry, gravelly earth, graphite and cedar. Never loses velocity or depth, but shows fine earth and road tar flavors on the finish.

Combining elegance with density and complexity, this is firm and spicy, with earth-scented dried berry, licorice, light oak and road tar notes. Ends a bit chewy and rustic, but in a pleasant way.

Exhibits a complex mix of dusty herb, berry, road tar, tobacco leaf, crushed rock and graphite flavors, ending with a dry, savory aftertaste.

Presents a mix of dusty wild berry, cedary, toasty oak, crushed rock, graphite and tar flavors. A wine of substance and density.

Aromatic and distinctive, with a touch of green papaya and dried pineapple adding a tropical note to the core of citrus and dried chamomile flavors on the finish.

Generous, with blackberry, wild berry, gravelly earth and dried herb flavors and edgy tannins on the finish.