From the excellent 2002 vintage, this should answer any doubts about whether Oregon Pinot Noir can age and also how it ages. This was a huge wine on release but now it is mature and drinking beautifully. Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cherries, slight sour cherries, a hint of black cherries, some earthiness and spice. Medium to full bodied. Wispy, mostly integrated tannins. On the palate, this has a nice complexity. Layers of black cherries, sour cherries, earth and slight char. Great energy. Good finish. It would have been interesting to stick this in a Burgundy tasting of the same vintage and see if it stood out (or vice versa). It drank great on its own and would work nicely with roasted fowl. Well stored bottles should drink well for at least another seven to ten years.
