The 2009 Pinot Noir Summum Seven Springs Vineyard was raised in 40% new oak but was otherwise treated the same as its siblings except for the choice of vineyard parcels and clones. It offers up greater aromatic complexity, displays a superb combination of elegance and power, and a lengthy, pure finish. It is one of the stars of the vintage.Evening Land Vineyards is a group headed by movie magnate Mark Tarlov that also owns Pinot vineyards in the Sonoma Coast and Santa Rita Hills and is making wines in Burgundy. They gained control of one of the Willamette Valley’s prized properties, Seven Springs Vineyard, and created an immediate sensation by signing on Dominique Lafon of Comte Lafon in Burgundy as consulting winemaker. The Evening Land group is also making a major effort to restore the health and vitality of Seven Springs. The most recent development is the addition of renowned Master Sommelier Larry Stone as President and GM of the group in August 2010.Tel. (503) 395-2520; www.eveninglandvineyards.com