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Pinot Report

Willamette Valley

2006: 93 "...silky texture, toasty oak, ...good structure and balance; long finish. A rich, silky Pinot that's easy on the wallet too!" (February 15, 2008)

2003: 91 Smart Buy! "Fruity and delicious..." (November 30, 2005)

2001: 91 Smart Buy! "... rich full flavors, lots of black cherry and spice flavors, hint of bacon and smoked meat adds complexity; good balance and a long finish. There's a lot to like in this Pinot—delicious flavors, great balance and a great price." (May 31, 2003)

2000: 89 "You don't find much $20 Oregon Pinots this good. Forward and bright, it still has a fresh, grapey quality to the fruit, which hits the palate crisp and spicy. Hints of juniper, earth and brown sugar add interest, and the wine retains its focus though a long, satisfying finish." (March 31, 2003)

Mt. Richmond

2006: 94 "...deep, rich, black cherry flavors with silky texture, some earthiness and tannin; ...Great structure and a deep core of fruit make this a great Pinot for the table." (February 15, 2008)

2003: 93 Smart Buy! "Complex and very deep…" (November 30, 2005)

Five Mountain

2006: 93 "...silky texture, ripe black cherry flavor, spice, slight earthiness...good structure and balance; ...This is a terrific Pinot..." (February 15, 2008)

La Bohème

2006: 94 "...deep, rich cherry and earthy flavors, silky texture, sweet oak, some tannin;...This Pinot has great depth and complexity, as well as a wonderful silkiness." (February 15, 2008)

2005: 93 "...intense, with deep, earthy, cherry flavors as well as spice notes; ...A deep and interesting Pinot with great complexity." (February 15, 2008)

2003: 93 "Make room in the cellar! Complex and interesting…" (November 30, 2005)

2000: 88 "Medium-deep ruby purple color, spice, some light plum, oak aromas; ripe fruit, lots of plum and black cherry, flavors seem to fall off a bit in the middle palate; lingering finish. Lots of nice fruit here, just seems to lack a little in structure and balance." (March 31, 2003)

Windhill

2003: 92 Smart Buy! "Concentrated and deep…" (November 30, 2005)

2001: 91 Smart Buy! "... full, dried cherry and blueberry flavors, spice and lavender notes.... The aromas of this Pinot are so pretty, you almost expect the flavors to be a let down. Not so. More elegant than some previous vintages, but still intense and flavorful." (May 31, 2003)

2000: 92 "Medium-deep ruby purple color, spice, mint, slight dense berry aromas; big though balanced, berry, some cherry fruit, overall nice mouthfeel, bit of green oak character, lingering finish. This is a big Pinot with a lot of nuance and character. Worth a little patience." (March 31, 2003)

Roosevelt

2005: 92 "...deep, silky texture, cherry flavor and toasty oak, moderate tannin; good structure and balance; long finish. Full, rich and intense, this Pinot needs an hour or so in the glass to open up." (February 15, 2008)

2003: 91 Smart Buy! "Big and intense …" (November 30, 2005)