90 Silver Thread Riesling Seneca Lake STV
Estate Vineyard 2018 $ 32 A dry, piercing style, with
talc-lined star fruit, white peach and quinine notes that
stay focused through the finish. Drink now through 2023.
64 cases made.—J.M.
90 Silver Thread Riesling Seneca Lake STV
Estate Vineyard Bio-Intensive 2018 $ 32 Very fresh,
with racy lemon pith, honeysuckle and bitter almond
notes. A subtle dusting of talc adds cut and tension on
the finish. Drink now through 2023. 75 cases made.—J.M.
89 Lakewood Riesling Finger Lakes Dry 2018
$ 15 This offers a mix of almond, orange blossom, acacia
and yellow apple notes, allied to fresh acidity. Shows good
persistence on the finish. Drink now through 2022. 810
cases made.—J.M.
89 Red Newt Cellars Riesling Finger Lakes Dry
2017 $ 20 Focused and direct, with white peach and
lemon peel notes, backed by a flash of honeysuckle on the
finish. Drink now through 2022. 1,564 cases made.—J.M.
88 Lakewood Riesling Finger Lakes 2018 $ 15
Forward, with lively white ginger, jasmine and acacia
notes, backed by a hint of bitter almond on the racy fin-
ish. Drink now through 2022. 1,078 cases made.—J.M.
88 Red Newt Cellars Riesling Finger Lakes 2017
$ 18 Friendly lime and green apple notes race through,
with a juicy feel on the slate-tinged finish. Solid. Drink
now through 2022. 650 cases made.—J.M.OREGON
93 Patricia Green Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge
Estate Vineyard 2018 $ 37 Lithe and delicately lay-
ered, with expressive raspberry and pomegranate flavors
that take on orange peel and spiced cinnamon notes on
the way to polished tannins. Drink now through 2028.
705 cases made.—T.F.
93 Patricia Green Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge
Estate Vineyard Old Vine 2018 $ 42 Compelling
and graceful, this offers pretty aromas of raspberry and
fresh violet, with elegantly layered cherry, mineral and
black tea flavors that take on tension toward refined tan-
nins. Drink now through 2029. 898 cases made.—T.F.
92 Broadley Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Claudia’s Choice 2017 $ 55 Sleek and spirited, with
delicately complex violet, raspberry and spiced cinnamon
flavors that glide lithely on the finish. Drink now through- 225 cases made.—T.F.
92 Broadley Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Jessica 2017 $ 55 Plush and expressive, offering a
burst of succulent raspberry flavors, laced with cinnamon
and orange peel notes. Gathers richness toward refined
tannins. Drink now through 2027. 200 cases made.—T.F.
92 Patricia Green Pinot Noir Chehalem Moun-
tains Marine Sedimentary 2018 $ 42 Refined and
multilayered, featuring raspberry and blueberry flavors
that show poise, laced with black tea and crushed stone
notes, building tension toward fine-grained tannins. Drink
now through 2029. 434 cases made.—T.F.
92 Patricia Green Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Freedom Hill Vineyard 2018 $ 37 A quietly brood-
ing red, featuring a structured backbone that’s paired with
deep blueberry and cherry flavors, accented by stony min-
eral and herb tea details. Drink now through 2028. 1,160
cases made.—T.F.
92 Soléna Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Grande
Cuvée 2018 $ 30 See Smart Buys, page 94.
92 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills
Zenith Vineyard 2016 $ 45 Polished and multilayered,
with expressive raspberry, rose petal and spiced tea flavors
that gather richness toward refined tannins. Drink now
through 2028. 968 cases made.—T.F.
91 Alloro Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains 2016
$ 40 Svelte, elegantly layered with floral raspberry,
orange blossom and spice flavors that glide on a lingering
finish. Drink now through 2026. 1,800 cases made.—T.F.
91 Elemental Cellars Pinot Noir Willamette
Valley Witness Tree Vineyard 2016 $ 35 Sleek and
elegantly layered, with raspberry, orange peel and spiced
cinnamon flavors that take on structure toward refined
tannins. Drink now through 2026. 198 cases made.—T.F.
91 Élevée Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Björnson
Vineyard 2017 $ 50 Lithe and elegant, with cherry
and violet notes that dance spryly on the long and floral
finish. Drink now through 2027. 300 cases made.—T.F.
91 Martin Woods Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Jessie James Vineyard 2017 $ 42 Elegantly expres-
sive and floral, with pretty raspberry, fresh violet and spice
flavors that glide lithely on a vibrant finish. Drink now
through 2028. 230 cases made.—T.F.
91 Siduri Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2018 $ 29
Vibrant and snappy, with fresh cherry, black tea and
orange peel flavors that pick up speed toward refined tan-
nins. Drink now through 2028. 29,331 cases made.—T.F.
90 Alloro Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains Riser-
vata 2016 $ 50 Spry and well-built, featuring expres-
sive raspberry and pomegranate flavors, laced with orange
peel and black tea notes, taking on elegance toward refined
tannins. Drink now through 2026. 300 cases made.—T.F.
90 J. Christopher Sauvignon Blanc Willamette
Valley 2018 $ 25 Vibrant and expressive, with floral
apricot and peach flavors that finish with a snappy note.
Drink now. 1,200 cases made.—T.F.
90 Patton Valley Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Lorna-Marie 2016 $ 75 A well-crafted red, showing
structure and polish, with refined cherry and blueberry
flavors that are laced with black tea and tarragon notes.
Drink now through 2027. 240 cases made.—T.F.
90 Patton Valley Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
The Estate 2016 $ 40 Juicy, with expressive raspberry
and black tea flavors that build toward fine-grained tan-
nins. Drink now through 2025. 850 cases made.—T.F.
90 Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
Goosepen Block 2017 $ 80 Vibrant and plump, with
fresh raspberry and cherry flavors, laced with spice tea
notes that unfold along the way to fine-grained tannins.
Drink now through 2026. 550 cases made.—T.F.
89 Ayres Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2018 $ 26
Vibrant and snappy, with multilayered cherry, spiced
cinnamon and orange peel flavors that build tension
toward lively tannins. Drink now through 2027. 2,600
cases made.—T.F.
89 J. Christopher Chardonnay Willamette
Valley Cuvée Lunatique 2018 $ 25 Plush and creamy,
with lively acidity, offering floral lemon and tropical fruit
flavors, laced with spice notes. Drink now through 2021.
430 cases made.—T.F.
88 Anne Amie Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Winemaker’s Selection 2018 $ 28 Well-built and
savory, with compact cherry, black tea and spice flavors
that build tension toward tight tannins. Best after 2020.
9,000 cases made.—T.F.
88 Foris Pinot Gris Rogue Valley 2018 $ 14
Svelte and supple, with pretty citrus and melon flavors.
Drink now. 2,948 cases made.—T.F.
88 Real Nice Winemakers Pinot Noir Willamette
Valley Black Magnolia 2018 $ 22 User-friendly and
juicy, with plump raspberry and orange peel accents that
linger. Drink now. 3,800 cases made.—T.F.
87 Foris Gewürztraminer Rogue Valley Dry 2018
$ 15 This is crisp and frisky, with appealing lemon
flavors, accented by a hint of petrol. Drink now. 1,335
cases made.—T.F.87 Rainstorm Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2017
$ 17 Fruit-forward and snappy, with lively notes of cherry
and fresh violet. Drink now. 12,000 cases made.—T.F.WASHINGTON
Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends93 Pursued By Bear
Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia
Valley 2016 $ 70 Shows poise
and structure, with elegantly
expressive black cherry, dusty mo-
cha and allspice notes that build
tension toward fine-grained tan-
nins. Drink now through 2029. 479
cases made.—T.F.KYLE MACLACHLAN
Owner92 Sparkman Stella Mae Columbia Valley 2016
$ 55 Shows poise and refinement, with vibrant black
cherry, spiced tea and clove accents that build tension
and structure toward fine-grained tannins. Cabernet Sau-
vignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Drink now
through 2027. 216 cases made.—T.F.
91 Gård Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
Lawrence Vineyards 2016 $ 40 Structured and
polished, with medium-weight black cherry, dill and black
tea flavors that take on speed toward refined tannins.
Drink now through 2027. 685 cases made.—T.F.
91 Gorman The Devil You Know Columbia
Valley 2017 $ 30 Gutsy yet refined, with intense black
cherry, espresso and loamy spice flavors that build tension
on the way to big but polished tannins. Cabernet Sauvi-
gnon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.
Best from 2021 through 2029. 1,000 cases made.—T.F.
91 Hightower Reserve Red Mountain 2016 $ 55
Tightly wound, expressive and structured, with blackberry,
stony mineral and dusty herb flavors that build toward
broad-shouldered tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2021 through 2028. 193
cases made.—T.F.
91 Mullan Road Columbia Valley 2016 $ 45
Sleek and discreet, with harmonious blackberry, cumin
and black tea flavors that take on structure toward refined
tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet
Franc. Drink now through 2028. 4,800 cases made.—T.F.
91 Sparkman Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain
Kingpin 2016 $ 65 A bit of a bruiser, deeply structured,
offering a polished texture and expressive blackberry,
crushed stone and clove notes that build toward broad-
shouldered tannins. Best from 2021 through 2029. 333
cases made.—T.F.
90 Gård The Don Lawrence Vineyards Columbia
Valley 2016 $ 25 Precise and well-built, with medium-
bodied cherry, black tea and dusty herb flavors that build
toward refined tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mer-
lot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2027. 1,400
cases made.—T.F.
90 Hightower Cabernet Sauvignon Red Moun-
tain Murray 2017 $ 25 Structured and tightly focused,
with dense currant and black olive flavors, laced with
stony minerality and built toward fine-grained tannins.
Best from 2021 through 2028. 686 cases made.—T.F.
89 High Heaven Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley Majestic Pines 2017 $ 18 A solid
red, well-built and offering currant and stony mineral
flavors, finishing with a nip of tannins. Best after 2020.
4,000 cases made.—T.F.New Releases: New York / Oregon / Washington114 WINE SPECTATOR • MAY 31, 2020Correction
The correct import figure for the Glenelly Chardonnay
Stellenbosch Estate Reserve 2018 , a Smart Buy selection
in the April 30 Buying Guide, is 1 , 009 cases.WS053120_buying.indd 114 3/18/20 9:57 PM