2003 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Seven Springs Vineyard

I adored the complex violet, red cherry, blackberry, bilberry, spice, and rose-laced aromatics of the 2003 Pinot Noir Seven Springs Vineyard. This structured, medium-bodied wine demands cellaring. Noticeably concentrated and deep, its red and black cherry-dominated personality is ensconced in ripe tannin and will require patience before it fully blossoms. Drink it between 2009 and 2016. It is heartening to see that Mark Vlossak, St.-Innocent’s winemaker and co-owner, has maintained reasonable prices even after having received considerable praise for his wines over the years. www.stinnocentwine.com; tel. (503) 378-1526