Intensely dark blackberry fruit meets with game and minty chocolate on the nose of this appellation blend by Adam Lee. The flavors are woody with forest undergrowth, and surround a core of mulberry. 88 points. Very good.

A little less precise and not as deep as its single-site mates from the same appellation but a Pinot that inclines to richness rather than subtlety all the same, this bottling smacks of black cherries to start with ripeness pulling even and then getting a bit ahead of fruit as its flavors progress. It is moderately full-bodied with well-considered acidity warding off heaviness, and it is, withal, a likeable, fairly straightfoward offering equally suited to mid-term keeping or drinking right now. 88 points. One star.

Here the nose mixes both red and dark berry fruit aromas with soft earth and spice wisps. The middle weight and attractively vibrant flavors aren’t quite as concentrated but they are finer with a good detail on the delicious and again youthfully austere finish where a hint of acid tang. This too is really quite good as I like the complexity even if the balance isn’t quite as dialed in. 88 points.

A hearty, robust style, with racy dark berry, savory herb and underbrush notes supported by firm, gutsy tannins.

Energetic, red cherry fruit is the driving force of this well-defined, very young Pinot, and, if youth works against its full expression just now, the wine exhibits fine focus and stamina. It is just rough enough at the edges to warrant another year or two of age, and those short on patience will find its eleventh-hour turn to slightly chalky astringency to be far less apparent when it is poured as a complement to well-marbled meats.

Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2015 Pinot Noir has expressive red cherry and red currant notes over suggestions of dusty earth and cinnamon stick. Medium-bodied, it fills the mouth with ripe, juicy red berry flavors, supported by soft tannins and finishing with spicy nuances. 88 points.

The 2015 Siduri Willamette Valley pinot noir seemed a little thin and hasn’t quite delineated itself yet on the palate to the point of flavors becoming individually discernible. It has, though, achieved an impressive balance that suggests it can fill out. I suspect it may just need a few more months in bottle to come together. The round, ripe nose is mostly about the strawberry, raspberry and cherry, though dark, wet soil adds some depth. It’s of medium weight on the palate, largely due to the juicy, bright acidity that brings levity. The tannins are quite refined, and the balance is impressive, though ultimately this feels a bit thin. The flavors are slightly muted at this stage. The fruit is a bit generically red, though there are some pretty florals – rose petals mostly – trying to peep through. I think three to six months in the bottle will bring this together, though longer aging is likely unnecessary. 88 points, and on the assumption that it will come together, it gets an A value.

The 2015 Pinot Noir Pratt Vineyard is a big, dark wine. Blackberry, plum, chocolate, spice and licorice are all pushed forward. The intense richness of the year is the dominant trait in this sumptuous Pinot Noir from Siduri.

Though well-focused on dusty dark berry, spice and light oak elements, this is a little jumbled, with rocky tannins and a dry oakiness on the finish. 88 points. Very good.

Siduri’s Parsons’ Vineyard Pinot Noir from this vintage offers complex aromas of raspberry and cherry, a hint of wood spice and moderate tannins. This is a Pinot to drink young, for it lacks the stuffing for long-term ageing. 88 points.

The 2015 Pinot Noir Parsons' Vineyard is bold and powerful. Black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, licorice and cloves give the wine its decidedly dark, brooding personality, an impression that is reinforced by the firm, grippy tannins.

If at first a bit subdued on the nose and sending a message that it will be a somewhat lighter wine, this one proves to be better filled and fairly solid when allowed a chance to develop in the glass. It is not an immense wine, but it is no underdone weakling to be sure, and it tracks to firmness following a slightly supple start with a lengthy finish that convincingly keys on lively, very distinct, dark cherry fruit. 88 points. One star.

This weighty, fairly intense, full-bodied offering steers directly to ripeness and shows a mildly chocolaty edge to its more typical themes of cherries, berries and plums, but it does not give into excess or unbalanced softness and has more than enough juicy substance to buffer its nominal tannins and noticeable heat. Aging will not make it an especially elegant wine but it will allow for integration and welcome smoothing, and in two or three years’ time it should turn the trick as a tasty foil to a medium-rare rack of lamb.

Plenty of ripe plums, dried strawberries and dried leaves. Very exuberant and more full-bodied than most Willamette Valley pinots. Lacks some definition.

Offers lots of flavor in a layered style, with tiers of smoky oak and dark berry—roasted savory herb. Easy to enjoy now.

An attractively perfumed and spicy red berry fruit nose serves as a relatively elegant introduction to the round, rich and caressing medium weight flavors that possess good level of dry extract on the dusty and ever-so-mildly austere finale. This will need a year or two to better harmonize as there is a slight edge to the finish.

Bright and tangy, with a refreshing lilt of acidity to the tightly wound cherry, pomegranate and white pepper flavors.

This is a round and fruity wine, offering pretty flavors of cherry and hints of darker berries. There are notes of earth and anise also, and just a twinge of plastic lingering in the aftertaste.

The 2014 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley comes from four vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains and Zena Crown in Eola-Amity. Matured in 22% new oak, it has a very pure red cherry and cassis-scented bouquet with a touch of violet coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, plush tannin. There is a rounded texture here, the 10% whole cluster lending a little frisson towards the lightly spiced finish. This could have been a more impactful Pinot Noir, but I think winemaker Adam Lee's more prudent approach makes for a better wine. Great value to boot.

Ripe and generous, pushing toward plum and berry jam notes, this is somewhat flat at the midpalate, ending with firm, loamy tannins.

The 2014 Pinot Noir Ewald Vineyard is bold, juicy and immediate, but also lacks the mid-palate depth and persistence of the best wines in this lineup. Bright red cherry, raspberry and sweet floral notes are some of the signatures. The 2014 is best enjoyed sooner rather than later.

This delivers complex aromatics of ripe berry, sage, underbrush and crushed rock, the mix of lively acidity keeping the flavors refreshing. Ends with a snappy, tannic edge.

Very much a piece of its own and a wine that offers a slightly different look at the grape, this solid, slightly tannic, somewhat bigger-framed version emphasizes structure over outgoing fruit. It teases with suggestions of dark cherries and spice in its deep, yet unevolved flavors, and, if never a Pinot that achieves the varietal’s velvety feel, it will soften and find a more supple stance with age.

The 2014 Muirfield Vineyard Pinot Noir has a long history as a separate vineyard from Hawks View, but has since been absorbed even if the original fencing remains. The fruit here was fully destemmed and there is 35% new French oak. The fruit is darker than the Hawks View Vineyard Pinot Noir with mulberry complementing the brambly red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with orange zest and a tang of marmalade that tincture a supple core of red berries. The tannins gently grip the mouth, though it does not quite possess the persistence on the finish that I was anticipating. Still, overall this is a satisfying Pinot Noir that should age well over 7-10 years.

The 2013 Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains has a mixture of red and black fruit on the nose and demonstrates better delineation than the Willamette Pinot Noir. The palate is medium-bodied with musky black fruit on the entry, a little charred in texture with fine acidity, but just missing a little flesh toward the finish. 88 points.