Produced from a parcel planted in 1996 at 400 to 550 feet in elevation, the medium to dark ruby-colored 2000 Pinot Noir Kiana (630 cases produced) offers lovely black fruit, spice, and chocolate aromas. Medium-bodied, fresh, and expressive, this blackberry and black currant-flavored wine has a firm structure. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Tel. (503) 662-3280

Red fruit, vanilla and brambly spice aromas. Clean black cherry and plum flavors carry the lively palate, which leads into a dry but potent finish of coffee, mocha and vanilla.——W.E.(10/1/2002)—— 88