The 2012 Pinot Noir Deux Verres Reserve is a barrel selection from purchased and estate fruit, matured for around 20 months in oak, around 20% new oak. The bouquet is nicely defined with slightly darker fruit than the Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: black cherries, Tiptree strawberry jam and a touch of tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with good density, slightly grainy in texture, the acidity well judged with a lively, cracked black pepper finish. Excellent.

The 2009 Pinot Noir Deux Verres is a barrel selection. It displays more concentration than the Willamette Valley cuvee, good balance, and medium length. This savory offering will be at its best over the next 6-8 years. Torii Mor was founded in 1993 by Dr. Donald and Margie Olson. Their Olson Estate Vineyard was planted in 1972 making it one of the oldest in the state. Production now stands at 15,000 cases.Tel. (800) 839-5004; www.toriimorwinery.com

The 2008 Pinot Noir Deux Verres Reserve is a blend of 7 vineyards. It sports an expressive nose that jumps from the glass. A bit more structured as well as more compact on the palate than the preceding wines, it nevertheless has very good concentration and balance. A few years of additional cellaring may well make its current score look conservative. Torii Mor was founded in 1993 by Dr. Donald and Margie Olson. Their Olson Estate Vineyard was planted in 1972 making it one of the oldest in the state. Production now stands at 15,000 cases. Tel. (800) 839-5004; www.toriimorwinery.com