The 2009 Pinot Noir Quarter Mile Lane comes from a vineyard planted in 1974. It is a spicy, terroir-driven wine with notes of damp earth and brier. Savory but superficial on the palate, it is in need of greater depth and concentration. Adelsheim has produced a solid set of 2009 Pinot Noirs. Tel. (503) 538-3652; www.adelsheim.com

Velvety in texture, with fine tannins around a modest core of orange peel–scented raspberry flavors, joined by a touch of rose petal on the finish. Has persistence. Best from 2013 through 2017. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 74 cases made.??–HS??Region: Oregon / Willamette Valley / Chehalem Mountains Select to Add

This extremely limited selection is from the oldest section of the original estate vineyard, planted in 1972. Those old vine flavors are subtle and spicy, opening with pretty berries and breathing into subtle layers with just the right barrel touches of chocolate and espresso to smooth out the finish. ——P.G.(12/1/2011)—— 92