Vlossak has abandoned using American oak in his Pinot Noir Temperance Hill Vineyard wines. The 2003 offers red and black cherry aromas that lead to a medium to full-bodied personality. Roasted black fruit flavors and slight notes of bitterness are found in its flavor profile. It should be drunk over the next 3 years. 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