The 2009 vintage, at this early date with most of the Pinot Noirs still in barrel, appears to be a forward, friendly year for near-term drinking. Broadley’s 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley is in bottle and ready to go. The vintage does not lack for alcohol and this is a big, soft, plush quaffer with no hard edges but plenty of Pinot Noir character. It is also an excellent value for drinking over the next 3-4 years. Broadley Vineyards is located in southern Willamette Valley closer to Eugene than Portland. This family-owned winery sources fruit from prime AVAs in northern Willamette Valley as well as from their own estate. The winery utilizes 30% new oak on all of their Pinots.Tel. (541) 847-5934; www.broadleyvineyards.com