2008 Blue Jay Anderson Valley Pinot Noir   Chocolate shavings, hints of coffee, and mushroom burst forth from our 2008 Bluejay Pinot Noir, followed by ample fruit ranging from darker, blue fruits to raspberry and cherry. The velvety texture of the palate provides a perfect platform for the seamless integration of flavors and supports the fruit through a finish of fresh plum and seared portabella. More 769 cases produced     [$32]   2008 La Brisa Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir   Fruit-forward yet savory nose with cola, spice, and cured meats along with herbed, foresty notes. Bright fruit on the palate ranges from cherry and red plum to black plum and jam. The savory qualities of the nose also continue on the palate, complementing the rich fruit with more meatiness, spice, and woodsy notes laced with caramel. With a little time, it opens up even further to add cola flavors to the palate, and a good balance of acidity and tannin carry the wine through a lingering, textured finish. More 660 cases produced     [$32]   2007 Laurelwood Willamette Pinot Noir   Blackberry on the nose of our first Oregon Pinot expands to brooding dark cherry and currant before drifting into tobacco and leather overtones. But the blackberry never leaves, and as it continues through the palate, a slight chalkiness fills out the texture and blends with wood and chocolate shavings. The finish holds hints of oak, cedar, and leather and blends nicely with lasting aromas of brown sugar and violets. More 272 cases produced     [$34]   2008 Peregrine Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir   Fall 2010