A benign Pinot, meaning it’s dry and stylishly elegant, in a straightforward way that straddles the border of complexity. Shows layers of cherries, plums, tea, licorice, allspice and cloves, in a silky, full-bodied texture.——S.H.(12/1/2008)—— 89

This is Ortman’s best Pinot since 2002, perhaps because of the vintage’s relative coolness. It’s dry, silky and balanced, and shows a really nice, coastal character. Pop this open now and enjoy the elaborate cherry, raspberry, orange pekoe tea, root beer, gingerbread and licorice spice flavors.——S.H.(12/1/2007)—— 88

Seems softer than you expect from this appellation, but there’s no denying the delicious cherry pie, raspberry tart, mocha and vanilla bean flavors that swirl to a spicy finish. Fully dry, the wine is silky and fine. ——S.H.(11/15/2006)—— 87