Pale to medium ruby-garnet in color, the 2008 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley has a lovely nose of chocolate-covered cherries and warm blackberries with a spicy core of dried violets, potpourri, leather and warm earth. Light to medium-bodied, it fills the mouth with dark fruits and spices plus a wonderful streak of dried floral perfume. It offers a strong frame of grainy tannins and wonderful freshness to lift the long, layered finish. This is drinking beautifully right now. 4,560 cases were produced.

The medium ruby red 2008 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley displays an enticing nose of rose petal, incense, spice box, black cherry, and black raspberry. This leads to a medium-bodied wine with excellent grip, spicy black fruit flavors, good volume, and excellent length. It has the stuffing to evolve for 1-2 years but can be enjoyed now and over the next 6-8 years. Lynn Penner-Ash took full advantage of the outstanding Pinot Noir fruit provided by the 2008 vintage.www.pennerash.com

Firm in texture, but lively, offering a cherry glow to the flavor profile against crisp tannins. Finishes with impressive persistence. Best from 2012 through 2016. 4,500 cases made.??–HS??Region: Oregon / Willamette Valley Select to Add