Rating 87+
No. 54
Lemelson Vineyards
2007 Pinot Noir
‘Stermer Vineyard’
Yamhill-Carlton
$48, 4–6 years
Concentrated plum flavors, found in all Lemelson wines.
No. 55
Valley View Winery
Anna Maria 2006 Cabernet Franc
‘Shady Cove Vineyard’
Rogue Valley
$30, 4–8 years
Supple tannins and a pleasant, mild, grassy scent typical of cabernet franc.
No. 56
Apolloni Vineyards
2006 Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley
$29, 2–4 years
Fresh fruit flavors, with the scent of oak barrels.
No. 57
Twelve Wine
2006 Pinot Noir
‘144’
Yamhill-Carlton
$35, 4–6 years
A place-in-the-glass wine, expressive of its origin, with dark-cherry fruit flavors.
No. 58
Alloro Vineyard
2007 Pinot Noir
‘Estate’
Willamette Valley
$28, 4–6 years
Expressive of typical pinot noir flavors and scents, with good intensity.
No. 59
MonksGate Vineyard
2006 Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley
$29, 3–5 years
Lingering raspberry flavors rich enough to handle elevated alcohol. Great value, too.
