"2011 was a cool, wet, really challenging vintage," says Lynn Penner-Ash. The 2011 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley is pale to medium ruby in color with aromas of black cherries and warm blackberries with notes of dried floral perfume, cracked pepper, charcuterie and a hint of fried herbs. Light to medium-bodied, it’s peppery and black fruited in the mouth with Syrah-like notes of pepper, meat and herbs. It has very firm, chewy tannins and just enough freshness to lift the long savory finish. 5,985 cases were made.