Reviews 2010 Patton Valley Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 92 Points The Tasting Panel, March 2013Dense and rich with black cherry and plum fruit; excellent acid structure and complex with style and depth; lovely and long. -Anthony Dias Blue 91 Points Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 2012This producer gains polish and precision with each new vintage. The entry-level estate bottling is a pretty, elegant wine. It offers sweet berry and cocoa flavors; it’s clean, pure, crisply-defined and long lasting-Paul Gregutt 90 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August 2012Light, bright red. Pungent aromas of red and dark berries, with cola and anise accents adding complexity. Juicy and light on its feet, offering vibrant black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and a hint of vanilla. Finishes tangy and long, with very good focus and cut. -Josh Raynolds 88 Points Wine Spectator Magazine, December 31, 2012 Smooth and inviting, with pretty chocolate accents to the blackberry and floral flavors, lingering easily. Drink now through 2016. 1,945 cases made.-Harvey Steinman 2010 Patton Valley Vineyard 10-Acre Pinot Noir 92 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August 2012Vivid red. Candied red fruits, cola and Asian spices on the highly fragrant nose. Light on its feet but packs a serious punch, offering sappy raspberry and cherry flavors and a jolt of spicecake. Silky and sweet on the finish, which lingers with impressive tenacity. -Josh Raynolds 91 Points Wine Spectator Magazine, December 31, 2012 Fresh and lively, with juicy, spicy berry and roasted yam flavors, gliding into a lithe and expressive finish. Stylish and deft. Drink now through 2018.-Harvey Steiman 90 Points Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 2012Sourced from the oldest block of the estate vineyard, this is a soft, almost buttery wine initially. In the mouth, some spicy tannins kick in, while the core flavors remain brightly fruity and lightly dusted with chocolate. -Paul Gregutt 2010 Patton Valley Vineyard West Block Pinot Noir 93 Points Wine Spectator Magazine, December 31, 2012 Supple, velvety and expressive, with layered plum, currant, verbena and white pepper flavors creating a tempting mouthful and dancing artfully through the deftly balanced finish. Drink now through 2018. —Harvey Steiman 92 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August 2012Vivid ruby-red. Cherry and black raspberry on the pungent, smoke-accented nose and in the mouth. Offers an array of dark berry and floral flavors lifted by zesty spice and orange peel nuances. Becomes spicier with air and finishes with excellent clarity, power and lingering berry compote qualities. -Josh Raynolds 92 Points Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 2012All the 2010 Patton Valley Pinots are significantly lower in alcohol than the previous vintage, and it works to their advantage. Nuanced fruit flavors include rhubarb and tart cherry, with veins of cola and dark chocolate adding further complexity. Its length is excellent.-Paul Gregutt 2010 Patton Valley Vineyard Lorna-Marie Pinot Noir 93 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August 2012Bright red. Bright red berry and potpourri aromas show impressive clarity and intensity, picking up subtle notes of cola and Asian spices with air. Juicy and precise on the palate, offering incisive black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and showing a seamless texture. Finishes with excellent focus and length, leaving spicy berry notes behind.-Josh Raynolds 92 Points Wine Spectator Magazine, December 31, 2012Velvety, with a light burr of tannins around the blueberry and tobacco flavors, lingering gently and persistently on the expressive finish. Drink now through 2018.-Harvey Steiman 92 Points Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 2012The Lorna Marie is the winery’s reserve, and it has exceptional concentration and depth. Berry and cherry dominate, spiced up with a pumpkin pie accent. Round, rich and full, yet moderate in alcohol, this is a fine expression of Oregon Pinot Noir in a challenging vintage.-Paul Gregutt 92 Points Wine & Spirits Magazine, April, 2013Generous and fruity, with accents of cherry and tar, this has a silky elegance to its texture, a sweetness that opens the wine without overtaking it. Zinc-like minerality and cinnamon-scented tannin on the finish add a savory dimension to this very stylish red. For a Tagine. Patrick J. Comiskey 2009 Patton Valley Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 90 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August 2011Bright red. High-pitched aromas of strawberry and raspberry, with complicating notes of dried rose and Asian spices. Lively and precise on the palate, with gently sweet red fruit flavors and a touch of rose pastille. The floral and spice notes repeat on the gripping, persistent finish. -Josh Raynolds 90 Points Wine & Spirits, April 2012(Best Buy) Leading with scents of consommé and dried chocolate, the flavors of this savory red are marked by a fine mineral tang. It needs time to settle before serving with roast salmon. -Patrick J Comiskeys 88 Points The Wine Advocate, October, 2011The 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley displays a pretty nose of cinnamon, clove, potpourri, and red fruits. Forward, tasty, and well-balanced, like many wines of the vintage, it could have used more depth and concentration. -Jay Miller 88 Points Wine Spectator, June 30, 2011 A nutmeg note mingles with the cherry flavors in this spicy version, finishing with a lift of acidity. Drink now through 2014. 2,350 cases made. -Harvey Steiman 2009 Patton Valley Vineyard 10-Acre Pinot Noir 91 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August 2011Bright red. High-pitched aromas of wild red berries, Asian spices, herbs and minerals, with a hint of potpourri. Incisive strawberry and raspberry flavors show good clarity and freshness for this warm vintage, with a sweet rose pastille nuance adding complexity. The zesty finish features lingering red berry and spice notes. -Josh Raynolds 89 Points The Wine Advocate, October, 2011The 2009 Pinot Noir 10 Acre emits earth notes, spice box, incense, and red fruits. In the glass it is savory and ripe but slightly superficial. It, too, could have used more mid-palate fruit. -Jay Miller 88 Points Wine Spectator (Web Only), 2011Light, with a thin veil of tannin around a fragile core of red berry and mint flavor, lingering on the narrow finish. Best after 2012. 125 cases made. -Harvey Steiman 2009 Patton Valley Vineyard West Block Pinot Noir 91+ Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August 2011Vivid red. Complex nose offers cherry-cola, violet, sassafras and mocha, with minerality emerging in the glass. Pliant, concentrated cherry and black raspberry flavors are braced by zesty acidity, showing very good clarity and back-end grip. Slow to unfold and in need of more bottle aging but quite promising. Finishes with very good punch and length. -Josh Raynolds. 91 Points The Wine Spectator (Web Only), 2011This tangy version brims with cherry and raspberry fruit, shaded with earthy, spicy nuances as the finish lingers easily. Drink now through 2016. 146 cases made. -Harvey Steiman 90 Points The Wine Advocate, October, 2011The 2009 Pinot Noir West Block was made with 30% new oak. It gives up an enticing nose of exotic spices, incense, and red fruits. Elegant on the palate with good depth and some succulence, this nicely proportioned wine will provide enjoyment through 2019. -Jay Miller 2009 Patton Valley Vineyard Lorna-Marie Pinot Noir 91 Points The Wine Advocate, October, 2011BA Pinot Noir Dry Red Table wine from Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA. The flagship of the portfolio is the 2009 Pinot Noir Lorna Marie, a selection of the four best barrels in the cellar. Sweetly fruited and forward, this is a savory, pleasure-bent Pinot with excellent length and balance that should drink well for 8-10 years, unusual in this vintage. -Jay Miller 91 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August 2011Vivid red. Complex bouquet evokes wild berries, blood orange and Asian spices, with a suave mineral quality gaining strength with air. Lithe and precise on the palate, displaying tangy raspberry, cherry and rhubarb flavors. Finishes taut and focused, with fine-grained tannins and gentle bitterness. I like this wine’s clarity and finesse. -Josh Raynolds 87 Points Wine Spectator (Web Only), 2011Light on its feet and firm in texture, this red features an earthy edge to the raspberry flavors, finishing with a bit too much tannin for the density. Drink now through 2014. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 125 cases made. -Harvey Steiman 2009 Patton Valley Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir 89 Points Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July 2010Pale pink. Assertive, high-pitched aromas of wild strawberry, honeysuckle and white pepper. Dry and nervy, with palate-tingling red berry and pink grapefruit flavors. The brisk finish features lingering spice and zesty berry skin notes. -Josh Raynolds 2008 Patton Valley Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 92 Points Wine Spectator Insider, August 18, 2010Light and succulent, packaging its seductive red cherry, pomegranate, caramel and mineral flavors in a wispy blanket of fine tannins, deftly balanced to let it all sing harmoniously as the finish lingers. Drink now through 2018. -Harvey Steiman 91 Points The Wine Advocate, October, 2010The 2008 Pinot Noir Estate Grown was aged in 43% new oak for 11 months. It gives up an expressive nose of spice box, incense, smoke, black cherry, and black raspberry. Smooth-textured, succulent, and structured, it has plenty of spicy black fruit, lively natural acidity, and the balance to evolve for 2-3 years. This lengthy effort will be at its best from 2012 to 2020. -Jay Miller 90 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August, 2010Light, bright red. High-pitched aromas of strawberry, raspberry and rose are complemented by notes of white pepper and orange zest. Sweet red fruit flavors are lifted by a tangy mineral note and framed by silky tannins. A hint of smokiness arrives on the finish, which is juicy, focused and nicely persistent. -Josh Raynolds 2008 Patton Valley Vineyard 10-Acre Pinot Noir 92 Points The Wine Advocate,October, 2010The 2008 Pinot Noir Estate 10 Acre is a bit more deeply colored with a brooding bouquet of black cherry, Asian spices, underbrush, and smoke. It exhibits more grip and concentration on the palate along with savory earth and mineral notes accompanying the layered fruit. It has the structure and balance to evolve for 2-3 years and will deliver pleasurable drinking from 2013 to 2023. -Jay Miller 92 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August, 2010Bright red. Cherry, Asian spices and musky herbs on the nose, with a sexy floral note adding complexity. Deep cherry and spice flavors are enlivened by juicy acidity, gaining in flesh and sweetness with air while retaining vivacity. Nicely blends richness and energy and finishes with an echo of smoky spices and herbs. -Josh Raynolds 88 Points Wine Spectator Online, 2010Light but firm in texture, with a smoky, earthy character that shoulders past the dark berry fruit. Displays fine structure, and with age the flavors could reach a balance. Best after 2011. -Harvey Steiman 2008 Patton Valley Vineyard West Block Pinot Noir 92 Points Wine Spectator Insider, August 18, 2010Light and fragrant, with a distinct minerality to the red cherry, raspberry and spice flavors, weaving chalk and wet pebble notes through the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2018. -Harvey Steiman 92 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August, 2010Vivid red. Lively, expressive aromas of redcurrant, cherry and spicecake, complicated by a subtle herbal quality and a hint of mocha. Bitter cherry and spice flavors stain the palate, with a tangy back-end touch of singed orange adding lift. The cherry note builds with air and carries through the long, spicy, focused finish. Showing good complexity now but this wine’s balance, flavor intensity and silky tannins suggest that at least five years of patience will be rewarded. -Josh Raynolds 91 Points The Wine Advocate, October, 2010The 2008 Pinot Noir Estate West Block is dark ruby red with a seductive nose of rose petal, cinnamon, clove, black cherry, and black raspberry. Dense, concentrated, and layered with savory black fruits, this tasty effort has excellent volume, a lengthy fruit-filled finish, and several years of aging potential. Its drinking window will extend from 2013 to 2023. -Jay Miller 2008 Patton Valley Vineyard Lorna-Marie Pinot Noir 93 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August, 2010Limpid medium red. Intense, complex bouquet evokes raspberry, medicinal cherry, allspice, orange zest and vanilla bean. Lush and creamy on entry, then gains firmness with air, picking up sexy notes of candied flowers and spices. This impressively pure and penetrating wine offers a very suave marriage of power and finesse and finishes with outstanding persistence and tangy bite. -Josh Raynolds 92 Points The Wine Advocate, October, 2010The 2008 Pinot Noir Lorna Marie is a blend of the six best barrels in the cellar aged in 33% new oak. It displays some extra aromatic complexity, a bit more grip and power on the palate, and will benefit from another 4-5 years in the cellar. -Jay Miller 91 Points Wine Spectator, December, 2010A savory style, this weaves flavors of whole grains and earth into the blackberry, cherry and caraway character at the core. Finishes with chewy tannins. Best from 2012 through 2018. -Harvey Steiman 2008 Patton Valley Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir 89 Points Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar Points Silver-pink. Chalky redcurrant and strawberry aromas are complicated by blood orange and honeysuckle nuances. Racy, juicy, finely etched citrus and red berry flavors turn sweeter on the back end. Way too easy to drink: this has the freshness and delicacy to work with raw shellfish, or on its own. -Josh Raynolds 2007 Patton Valley Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 94 Points Wine & Spirits, December, 2009Patton Valley lies outside all of the Willamette Valley’s six new sub-AVAs, not far from Yamhill-Carlton. This estate wine has an ethereal scent of fresh raspberries, grounded with a whiff of tree bark and earth. The flavors remain fresh and exuberant — as if red cherries would burst from the glass were it not for the earthy savory checking the fruit. It has the structured, savory presence for veal with truffles. (2,450 cases) 91 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, December, 2010 Pale, vivid red. Fresh strawberry and raspberry aromas are complemented by dusty mineral and floral notes. Tangy red fruit flavors are tightly wound and a bit firm with good back-end cut. I like this wine’s clarity and focus but the vintage has left its mark. -Josh Raynolds 9/10 Points Vinography, August, 2009A gorgeous light garnet in color, this wine has a nose of wet green wood, forest floor, and plummy fruit aromas. In the mouth it is lean and bright and stony in flavor, with plum and dark cranberry fruit that have a cool crystalline quality to them. Perfectly balanced with great acidity, these flavors linger in a very nice finish. -Alder Yarrow 88 Points Wine Spectator, August, 2009Light in color and texture, with pretty berry and watermelon flavors reminiscent of a good rosé, lingering well. Drink now. 2,450 cases made. -Harvey Steiman 87 Points The Wine Advocate, October, 2009The medium ruby-colored 2007 Pinot Noir Estate Grown is a forward, easy-going wine with spice box, smoke, and red fruit aromas. On the palate ample savory fruit is buttressed by lively acidity. Drink this pleasant, spicy effort over the next 6 years. -Jay Miller 2007 Patton Valley Vineyard 10-Acre Pinot Noir 9 - 9.5/10 Points Vinography, August, 2009Light garnet in color, this wine smells of floral, plum, and cherry aromas tinged with a darker earthier quality that is quite compelling. In the mouth the wine is incredibly juicy, with a bright cherry, raspberry fruit core that is surrounded by wet redwood bark and forest floor notes. The finish is airy and sustained, hovering like a perfume cloud in the back of the throat. Lovely. -Alder Yarrow 89 Points The Wine Advocate, October, 2009The 2007 Pinot Noir 10 Acre is similarly styled. It offers a delicate bouquet of spicy red fruits leading to a sweetly-fruited, nicely balanced, medium-bodied, feminine wine with no hard edges. It has a bit more stuffing than the Estate Grown bottling and will drink well over the next 8 years. -Jay Miller 88 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June 2009Light, bright red. Redcurrant and wild strawberry on the nose, with a subtle floral character adding complexity. Red berry flavors are refreshingly brisk if not especially fleshy. The spicy, energetic fruit on the finish is focused and gently sweet. Serve this with lighter red meat dishes. -Josh Raynolds 87 Points The Wine Spectator, August, 2009Light and fragrant, with strawberry and currant flavors on a delicate frame, lingering gently.Drink now through 2012. 95 cases made. -Harvey Steiman 2007 Patton Valley Vineyard West Block Pinot Noir 90 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June, 2009Light, bright red. Pungent aromas of cherry, blackberry, dried flowers and herbs. Light in body, with sweet red and dark berry flavors firmed by gently chewy tannins and given refreshing bite by a note of cherry skin. Nicely focused pinot, with very good finishing lift and cut. This wine gained depth and sweetness with air while maintaining its vivacity. -Josh Raynolds 90 Points The Wine Advocate, October, 2009The 2007 Pinot Noir West Block is more structured than the 10 Acre bottling but is otherwise similar in its aromatic and flavor profile. It will benefit from 1-2 years of additional cellaring and offer prime drinking from 2011 to 2019. -Jay Miller 90 Points Wine Spectator, August, 2009Light and appealing for its transparency of texture and flavor, offering plum, currant and floral notes that linger enticingly.Drink now through 2012. 95 cases made. -Harvey Steiman 9.0/10 Points Vinography, August, 2009Light garnet in the glass, this wine smells of wet dirt, pomegranate, and cranberry aromas. In the mouth it is silky and darkly juicy, with light sandpapery tannins that wrap around flavors of cherry, cranberry, and wet earth that linger into a nice finish that has a hint of rosehip tang to it. -Alder Yarrow 2007 Patton Valley Vineyard Lorna-Marie Pinot Noir 92 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June, 2009Medium red. Seductive aromas of raspberry, blackberry, sandalwood and smoky minerals. Pliant, velvety red and dark berry flavors are impressively pure and focused, with no obvious tannins showing. Finishes with slow-mounting blood orange, mineral and spice qualities and excellent clarity. This reminded me of a big-time wine from Vosne-Romanee. -Josh Raynolds 9.0-9.5/10 Points Vinography, August, 2009Light garnet in color, this wine has a perfumed nose that smells of rich forest floor, exotic spices, raspberries and plum aromas. In the mouth it is somewhat ethereal in quality, with a gorgeous texture and a weightlessness as it moves across the palate that is wonderful. Perfectly balanced with great acidity, the wine’s primary flavors are of mulberry and raspberry, with aromatic secondary flavors of cedar, forest duff, and finally a darker earthier note that underlies everything and holds through the finish. Excellent. -Alder Yarrow 90+ Points The Wine Advocate, October, 2009There are 120 cases of the 2007 Pinot Noir Lorna Marie Estate, a barrel selection of the best lots in the cellar. Aromas of sandalwood, incense, spice box, cherry and raspberry lead to a medium-bodied, ripe, intensely flavored Pinot with very good depth and concentration. It has enough ripe tannin to evolve for 1-2 years and will also drink well from 2011 to 2019. -J. Miller 90 Points Wine Spectator, December, 2009Light and pretty, offering a lively mouthful of candied raspberry and strawberry notes, with floral hints, as the finish lingers impressively for such a delicate wine. Drink now through 2013. 120 cases made. -HS 2007 Patton Valley Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir 2007 Patton Valley Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir, June 2008Pale pink. Racy, citrus-accented red berry and talc on the nose, with a light floral quality adding complexity. Taut red berry and pink grapefruit flavors offer surprising depth and power but are almost weightless. Clean and brisk on the finish, leaving citrus pith, green tea and strawberry flavors in its wake. This is a steal. -Josh Raynolds 2006 and Earlier 2006 Patton Valley Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 92 Points Wine Spectator Insider, May, 2008Supple, seductive and generous with its red plum, red cherry and rhubarb pie flavors, shaded with subtle hints of white pepper, white rose and coriander seed as the finish rolls on unabated. This is delicious, and should improve in the cellar as the tannins subside more. Drink now through 2016. -Harvey Steiman 2006 Patton Valley Vineyard Lorna-Marie Pinot Noir 91 Points Wine Spectator, December, 2008Smooth and velvety, with pretty plum, currant and white pepper aromas and flavors. Finishes with hints of nutmeg and cream, lingering expressively. Drink now through 2014. 120 cases made. Harvey Steiman. 90 Points The Wine Advocate, December, 2008The 2006 Pinot Noir Lorna-Marie offers greater aromatic complexity, a more layered palate with gobs of spicy red fruits, excellent depth, good structure for the vintage, and 1-2 years of aging potential. Drink this well-made effort from 2010 to 2018. 2005 Patton Valley Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 91 Points Wine Spectator Online, October, 2007Firm and focused. Not a big wine, but lean and flavorful with blackberry, dark plum and black pepper notes, lingering on the mildly chewy finish. Everything lingers enticingly. Best from 2009 through 2015. 1,400 cases made. 91 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June 2007Dark red. Explosively perfumed nose of raspberry, wild strawberry, kirsch, violet and Asian spices. Bright red and dark berry flavors are given energy and focus by crisp acidity and nicely supported by fine, dusty tannins. A very elegant and nicely balanced example of New World pinot, with the depth and structure to age but very hard to resist now. -Josh Raynolds 2005 Patton Valley Vineyard Lorna-Marie Pinot noir 94 Points Wine Spectator Insider, April, 2008Big and bold, but beautifully formed to show some restraint to the structure. Offers scads of black cherry, wild strawberry and sassafras, with a host of savory spices that just don’t quit as the finish expands and soars.Built to age.Best from 2010 through 2017. 95 cases made. –HS 2004 Patton Valley Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 90 Points Wine Spectator, November, 2006Crisp in texture, with a beautiful bead of currant, blueberry and meaty, spicy flavors that point right through the long refined finish. This has all the elements, just needs time for them to come together. Best from 2007 through 2012. 1,550 cases made. –HS 2003 Patton Valley Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 90 Points Wine Spectator, May, 2006“Ripe, open-textured and distinctive for its complex black cherry, sassafras, sweet oak and dusky spice aromas and flavors, lingering impressively against superfine tannins. Drink now through 2013. 1270 cases made.” –HS 90 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar May/June 2006Deep red. Ripe cherry, blueberry and blackberry scents, with strong suggestions of mocha, gunpowder tea and espresso. Round and sweet, but with no lack of nerve or freshness; the red fruit flavors show precision and thrust. Finishes spicy, bright and long, with a fine dusting of tannins over the ripe flavors. This has ripeness of fruit but also vivacity to burn. -Josh Raynolds 2003 Patton Valley Vineyard Lorna-Marie Pinot Noir 91 Points The Wine Advocate, June, 2006 The 2003 Pinot Noir Lorna-Marie Cuvee is the finest wine I’ve tasted from this estate to date. Its candied dark cherry aromatics lead to a broad, lush, satin-textured core of sumptuous black as well as red cherry fruit. Medium to full-bodied and intense, it is crafted in a seductive style and boasts a long, seamless finish. Drink it over the next 5-6 years. -Pierre Rovani 91 Points Wine Spectator Online, April, 2006“Rich, generous, brimming with ripe plum, currant and sweet spices, a lovely mouthful that keeps spilling out its flavors as the finish lasts impressively against fine tannins and spicy oak notes. Best from 2007 through 2013. 85 cases made.” –HS 88 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine CellarMay/June 2006Ruby-red.Rich, smoky and inviting, with powerful blackberry and dark chocolate scents and a strong toasty overlay.Thick and viscous, with some distinctly ripe notes of dark cherries, plum, roasted coffee and bitter chocolate. This has more weight and richness than the regular bottling, but I prefer that wine’s energy and clarity. -Josh Raynolds 2002 Patton Valley Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 91 Points Wine Enthusiast, August, 2005Estate-grown fruit is done here in a fresh, bright, citrusy style. Vivid and delicious, with snap and precision, this aromatic Pinot Noir has orange peel highlights and a pungent, tartly fruity palate. Food-friendly and nuanced, and a break from the jammy style. 91 Points Pinot Report, June, 2005Medium-deep ruby purple color; deep, spicy, concentrated black cherry aromas with a hint of anise; big, full with lots of black cherry and spicy flavors; moderately tannic with a good dose of toasty oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Big and bold style of Pinot with a lot of complex flavors. 89 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June 2005Bright, deep red. Rich, smoky, toasty nose emphasizes cherry and dark berries, with pronounced, exotic oak spices. Vanilla bean, nutmeg, sweet red berry and cocoa powder flavors are lifted and fresh, even with the generous oak notes looming. A tangy midweight. The oak asserts itself again on the solid finish. -Josh Raynolds 89 Points Wine Spectator, September, 2004Firm but nicely polished, with bay leaf and pepper notes wrapping around the subtle currant fruit, finishing with grace. Drink now through 2009. 630 cases made. –HS 2002 Patton Valley Vineyard Lorna-Marie Pinot Noir 92 Points Pinot Report, June, 2005Medium-deep ruby and purple color; deep, earthy, spicy, black cherry aromas; big, full and tannic with strong black cherry flavors; a good dose of toasty oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Deep and powerful, this Pinot has some complex flavors and aroma that you’ll want to give ample air time so that they can emerge. 91 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June 2005Bright, ruby red. High-pitched aromas of black raspberry and cassis, with a strong oak spice complementing the fruit. Dramatic, concentrated cherry, boysenberry and toffee flavors are complemented by exotic notes of cinnamon, roasted coffee and Thai basil, along with a vague spearmint quality. Finishes with a firm structure and no excess weight. This is a remarkably spicy, vibrant, lively wine for its considerable size. -Josh Raynolds 2001 Patton Valley Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 86 Points Wine Spectator, July, 2003Light and lithe, with pretty prune and spice flavors that finish tangy, echoing nicely on the finish. Drink now through 2005. –HS 2000 Patton Valley Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 91 Points Connoissseurs' Guide to California Wines, May 2001In the May issue, 131 pinot noirs were rated, including many of the big hitters from California and a group of Oregon wines including: Archery Summit, Domain Drouhin Oregon, Elk Cove and Ken Wright Cellars. The 2000 Patton Valley earned two stars and 91 points, one of only two Oregon wines earning two stars, and was in the top 20% of all wines judged. The Guide said “Achieving admirable ripeness and concentration levels, this wine succeeds for its dramatic berry and dried cherry fruit and for its complexing notes of cola, vanilla, plums and caramel. Fleshy at the front of the palate, but then buzzing with Oregonian acidity towards the finish, this one is a wine of many pleasurable faces and a few years of aging potential.” 89 Points The Wine Spectator, June 15, 2002Rich in flavor and distinctive for woodsy overtones to its focused black cherry and currant character. Finishes round and veiled in fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2006. 970 cases made. –HS