An impressive pinot with layered flavors of red cherries, a hint of plum and blackberry, herbs and spice. Round texture. Nice length.

Here is a slightly simple, fairly direct Pinot that is keyed on clean, mildly cherry-like fruit with a deft note of oak lending a slight boost in richness and a scant touch of tannin for firmness. It is not an expansive wine but it maintains a good sense of focus from beginning to end, and, if it promises to unfold a bit more with age, it is easy to taste now.

SIDURI Willamette Valley 2014 is thoroughly enjoyable now yet has the balance to age and improve for several years.

Nicely ripened and showing a mix of cherries and sweet plums on the nose that is reiterated in its young and insistently fruity flavors, this well-balanced middleweight impresses with its polish and clarity. It is not a wine of dramatic richness, but it hits all of the right varietal marks, and it has the quiet potency of a Pinot that will improve for several years.

Open the bottle of the Siduri 2014 John Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir and breathe in deep aromas of black plum, dark chocolate, red meat smoke, mud, and darkness. On the pour this Pinot is a dusty pink-rouge with hints of brown. In the glass, the wine has the same coloring, but you can see how light it is — it’s completely see-through, but that tinge of rose-rouge hints at darkness. Tilt the glass, and observe an aura of burnt orange around the outermost perimeter. Initial aromas are of rich, wild strawberries; roses; and a balsamic or soy-like umami. Swirl the glass and bring all those scents together, enlivened by acidity that cuts right through that perceived richness. Add to the aromas a strength of floral perfume, a hint of bright red cherry, and the funk of baby’s breath. The palate of the Siduri 2014 John Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir is simultaneously light and full, textural without any specifically harsh or lingering mouthfeel. The acidity provides just a bit of spice that cuts through that texture and leaves a lingering, long finish. Dominant flavors are of dried strawberries, balsamic, and chili-chocolate, leaving an after-breath of dried black cherry.

Siduri winemaker Adam Lee, based in Sonoma, sources fruit from a range of vineyards. This full-bodied, darkly fruited Pinot displays both the power and the elegance of the vaunted Pisoni Vineyards.

This rich pinot is weighted to red fruit and has a streak of racy black pepper spice. This sassy pinot makes for great Labor Day fun, whether you drink it solo or pair it with grilled meats.

2014 Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia highlands, shows a dollop of strawberry on the nose, with beautiful richness, supple tannins and attractive floral and spice notes. High marks for its purity.

From a rock-star vineyard site, this Pinot is exuberant in raspberry, cherry and cocoa, accented in sweet oak. Structured acidity and toned-down tannins maintain a balance of approachability, though the wine should age beautifully for another 10 years.

This pinot is complex and earthy, buoyed with bright, high-toned fruit and minerals. Well-integrated and balanced. A knockout.

2013 Keefer Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, exhibits wonderful depth with impressive weight on the palate and exceptional complexity. It shows aromas of strawberry and black cherry, with notes of spice and a touch of earthiness.

...The wine list is varied and offers some interesting choices, both French and otherwise. I am, of course, on the company dime, so I passed up the Bordeaux and headed to a more moderately priced pinot noir by Siduri. This 2013 Santa Rita Hills red has lots of fruit and a touch of violets. It was delicious on its own and paired particularly well with a filet mignon.

2013 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir offers exceptional richness for an appellation pinot at this price point. It delivers darker blue fruits in its flavor profile and sports surprisingly good backbone given its richness and palate weight.

A native Texan and frequent business traveler, Lee knows that people across the U.S. don’t feel as comfortable about wine as they do in Sonoma. Even at $30 a bottle and under, wine is a luxury for most. Siduri’s 2013 Sonoma County Pinot Noir (87 points) is $22, one of the best wine deals in the world.

Medium garnet in the glass, this wine smells of cranberry and raspberry fruit. In the mouth, bright raspberry and cranberry fruit has a nice purity and length. Simple, straightforward and quite delicious. A blend of Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Coast, and Russian River fruit.

The Siduri 2013 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (88 points) is $33. The fruit Lee uses is a combination of specific vineyards he’s identified as good sources for more reasonably priced grapes, as well as declassified barrels from each of the vineyard designates. He uses less new oak to help bring the cost down.

This striking pinot has a core of red fruit, with flavors of raspberry and cherry, anise, forest floor and cracked black pepper. Nice length. This pinot is best solo after the feast, but it's a worthy companion all the same.

This supple pinot has a core of red fruit. Aromas and flavors of raspberry and cherry, anise, forest floor and cracked black pepper. Nice length. Striking.

Its effusive floral aroma leads to a nicely balanced, almost delicate, and energetic palate of juicy red cherry, pomegranate and raspberry fruit, with subtle spice from oak aging. Focused on finesse rather than power, it’s an elegant wine with huge charm and poise.

Medium to dark garnet in the glass, this wine smells of cranberry and raspberry fruit. In the mouth the wine all but bursts with bright raspberry fruit. Gorgeous, mouthwatering acidity and great length. Faint tannins buff the edges of the mouth. Touches of herbal notes linger in the finish.

Medium to dark garnet in the glass, this wine smells of raspberry and bright cherry fruit with a hint of green wood that wafts up unexpectedly. In the mouth, juicy raspberry and boysenberry fruit has a wonderful, zippy acidity underneath it. Juicy and long. Very soft, barely perceptible tannins. A blend of all five vineyards owned by Gary Pisoni and Gary Franscioni.

Medium to dark garnet in the glass, this wine smells of forest floor and cranberry. In the mouth, cranberry and raspberry fruit has a nice velvety silkiness and perky acidity. Faint but plush tannins and a nice hint of herbs on the finish.