Offers beautifully rendered notes of hibiscus, rose petal, damson plum and mulberry that stretch out lengthily thanks to the fine-beaded acidity and taut, precise tannins. The sapid finish lets in tea and incense hints...

A tightly focused beam of bitter cherry, damson plum and raspberry coulis streams through, with mouthwatering cut in the form of ocean breeze minerality that runs from start to finish. Iris and rose hip notes fill in the...

A heady and concentrated Pinot Noir from the steep Dundee Hills plot of Anderson Family Vineyards. Savoury elements of pine sap and dried herbs frame aromas of clove, crushed violets and red plums. The palate is textured...

Aromatically, this is almost a blend of the Baker Ranch and Campbell Ranch as there is some of everything, which is to say more spice and less floral influence. The palate is a sort of blend as well as the texture of the...

This wine is opulent with aromas of black plum, black currant compote, vanilla cream, dried florals and clove on the nose. The flavors on the palate are ripe strawberry jam, cranberry-apple, star anise, blood orange juicy...

The 2024 Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert is fabulous. Deeply pitched spice notes, blood orange, new leather, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco meld into a core of sweet red cherry fruit, mint, spice and cedar. This is one of the...

The 2016 Pinot Noir The Settler Cleary Ranch Vineyard is an intriguing wine that nicely shows off the Ernest house style. Crushed red berries, blood orange, chalk and mint give the Settler its distinctive upper register...

The 2023 Pinot Noir Wester Reach is blended from several vineyards, including Dumol Estate, Flax, Occidental Road and Dutton. Grapes were harvested September 22 through October 10, and the wine was matured for 15 months...

Bold aromas of black cherry, dark plum and woody herb show on the nose of this block-designated bottling. The palate pops with acidic energy that bisects the dark fruit and rich woodspice flavors. MATT KETTMANN

The spice-laden nose of this Pinot delivers aromas of Bing cherry, cinnamon, Darjeeling and anise on the nose, while the palate displays a charming crunch of tannin, with vibrant acid and flavors of macerated berry...

The 2021 Pinot Noir Block M is scented of raspberry and blackberry preserves, blood orange, aniseed, tobacco and wildflowers with amaro-like undertones. The medium-bodied palate has a concentrated core of fragrant fruit...

This intense Pinot brings on the sultry aromas, with baked cherry, toasted nori, black tea and grilled mushroom notes on the complex and evolving nose. The palate is equally vivacious, with the plush tannins balancing...

Aromas of crushed cherry, orange peel, rose peel and black tea jump from the glass on the nose of this Pinot. The palate brings savory flavors of Bing cherry, tart cranberry, pithy orange, earthy mushroom, clove and...

The 2023 Pinot Noir Cumberland Reserve is a blend from Bergström’s five estate vineyards plus some purchased fruit, matured for 10 months. It has alluring aromas of strawberry, raspberry, forest floor and earthy...

This fuller-bodied Pinot Noir opens with red and black cherry, boysenberry, chocolate soil, vanilla, nutmeg and anise. Textural, corduroy-like tannins gently coat the palate, balanced by acidity and roundness from...

Moving to the two Pinot Noirs, the 2017 Pinot Noir Cleary Ranch The Settler from the Cleary Ranch Vineyard was all destemmed and brought up in 38% new French oak. It has a rocking nose of spiced cherries, raspberries...

A jeweled ruby/magenta color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills shows a beautifully elegant and pure profile, with notes of cherry liqueur, candied roses, sweet herbs, and dusty earth. Medium-bodied, it has a delicate...

Matured for 16 months in 80% new French oak, the 2022 Pinot Noir Belly of the Whale has pure scents of rhubarb and blueberry, plus accents of licorice, orange peel and allspice. The medium-bodied palate combines...

This attractive, well-structured wine wraps vibrant red and black cherries in good, moderate tannins for an appetizing bite that will mellow slightly with time. Medium to full bodied, the wine is dressed in cloves, cedar...

The 2022 Pinot Noir Holder Vineyard has intense, slowly unfurling scents of pomegranate liqueur, blood orange, tea leaves and loamy earth, gaining detail as it spends time in the glass. The medium-bodied palate is...

What will you love about this wine? Maybe it's the nose that screams with Bing cherry, black tea and cola aromas. Maybe it's the powerful palate brimming with flavors of macerated raspberry, rose petal and sarsaparilla...

The 2022 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard sees more whole clusters and less new oak than the other wines in the Pisoni range, a combination that affords it noticeably more clarity and balance. The nose opens with dehydrated...

This fresh, vibrant red shows silky flavors of strawberry and guava that build richness alongside zesty cinnamon and savory tea accents while gliding toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2032. 8,500 cases made.

(94+ points) The 2022 Pinot Noir MacIntyre Estate Vineyard was harvested on August 24 before the Labor Day heat wave. It has intoxicating aromas of pomegranate, rhubarb, hibiscus tea and iodine. The light-bodied palate is...

Perfumed aromas of rose petals and potpourri, then a generous, velvety texture that carries black cherries, blueberries and hints of sour cherries, black tea and cocoa. Fermented with 49% whole clusters. 30% new oak. A...

The 2023 Pinot Noir has reticent aromas of red and black cherries and berries, earth and floral perfume. The medium-bodied palate is understated and chalky with bright acidity and an earthy finish. - Erin Brooks

This stunning value offers a winning aromatic combination of briary blackberries and qualities akin to a savory meat pie made with lamb. Zingy acidity and silky tannins showcase rich flavors of cocoa powder and a jam made...

The 2019 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills is an attractive, ethereal wine. Sweet dried cherry, mint, tobacco and sage are some of the aromas and flavors that open in the glass. I would give this a few years in bottle to soften...

The 2022 Pinot Noir Triple Seven was raised in 30% new French oak and fermented in concrete. A jeweled ruby color with a light magenta hue, it’s pure and spicy with a savory depth to its notes of ripe raspberry, preserved...