Violets, roses, and black cherries burst from the glass of the 2000 Pinot Noir Rion Reserve. This is a firm, medium-bodied wine with outstanding depth of fruit. It exhibits blackberry, black raspberry, and dark cherry flavors in its powerful personality. Projected maturity: 2005-2012. Tel. (503) 538-4700

This is a beauty, with deep, sweet aromas of black cherry, mincemeat pie, vanilla and buttered toast. The palate is full of cherry, plum and vanilla, with charred oak supplying the foundation—too much char for one of our tasters. But the finish is smooth as silk. ——W.E.(10/1/2002)—— 92