92 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills 2016
$60 Lithe and refined, with expressive rose petal, dark
cherry and toasted cinnamon notes that build richness
toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2025. 1,000
cases made.—T.F.
92 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
2016 $40 Plush and graceful, with an elegant core of
complexity wrapped in velvety raspberry, spice and orange
peel flavors. Drink now through 2025. 11,200 cases
made.—T.F.
92 Purple Hands Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Latch-
key Vineyard 2017 $55 Plush and flamboyant, with
succulent raspberry, spiced cinnamon and orange peel fla-
vors that build structure toward refined tannins. Drink
now through 2026. 600 cases made.—T.F.
91 Arterberry Maresh Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
2017 $28 Poised and elegantly complex, with delicate
cherry, violet and orange peel notes that dance on a lithe
finish. Drink now through 2024.—T.F.
91 Arterberry Maresh Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
Old Vines 2017 $45 Harmonious and delicately com-
plex, with raspberry, savory herb and orange peel flavors
that build tannins and structure on the finish. Drink now
through 2026.—T.F.
91 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills
Estate 2017 $32 Poised and structured, with expres-
sive black cherry, forest floor and stony mineral accents
that build toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through
- 5,280 cases made.—T.F.
91 Big Table Farm Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
2017 $45 Combines polish with structure, offering
delicate raspberry, spice and forest floor accents that build
richness toward broad-shouldered tannins. Drink now
through 2026. 2,509 cases made.—T.F.
91 Brooks Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Janus
2016 $40 Sleek and elegantly styled, with expressive
raspberry and blueberry notes accented by orange zest and
brown spice hints. Drink now through 2025. 1,000 cases
made.—T.F.
91 Megan Anne Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Nysa
Vineyard 2016 $55 Svelte and refined, featuring ex-
pressive cherry and cranberry flavors, laced with hints of
mint and spice, finishing with fine-grained tannins. Drink
now through 2024. 500 cases made.—T.F.
91 Megan Anne Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Black Love 2016 $70 Multilayered and savory, with
finely knit raspberry and cranberry flavors that take on
cardamom and black tea accents toward polished tannins.
Drink now through 2025. 500 cases made.—T.F.
91 Ruby Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains
Laurelwood Blend 2016 $36 Floral and vibrant,
with a soft and compelling texture, accented by raspberry
and tart cherry flavors, plus rose petal and orange peel
notes. Drink now through 2024. 900 cases made.—T.F.
91 Stoller Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 2017 $30
Expressive, with rose petal and cherry accents that take
on polish and delicate complexity on the lingering, crisp
finish. Drink now through 2025. 18,500 cases made.—T.F.
90 Adelsheim Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Elizabeth’s Reserve 2015 $50 Refined and well-
knit, with elegantly layered cherry, green tea and carda-
mom flavors that linger toward polished tannins. Drink
now through 2024. 3,704 cases made.—T.F.
90 Brooks Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2017
$28 Lithe yet lively, with supple cherry and raspberry
flavors, accented by cinnamon notes that linger on the
finish. Drink now through 2026. 3,800 cases made.—T.F.
90 Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 2016
$40 Sleek and savory, with cherry, smoky mushroom
and black tea flavors that take on refined tannins. Drink
now through 2024. 4,480 cases made.—T.F.
90 Youngberg Hill Pinot Noir McMinnville
Natasha 2016 $50 This red shows vibrancy and snap,
along with delicately layered cherry, pomegranate and
green tea flavors that persist toward refined tannins. Drink
now through 2023. 859 cases made.—T.F.89 Boedecker Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Philip 2016 $45 Offers sleek structure and snappy
cherry, green tea and spice flavors. Drink now through- 750 cases made.—T.F.
89 Eola Hills Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2016
$19 Fresh and lively, with vibrant cherry and rhubarb
flavors, accented by black tea notes, lingering on a snappy
finish. Drink now through 2024. 3,500 cases made.—T.F.
89 The Grape Republic Pinot Noir Willamette
Valley 2015 $25 Lively, delivering snappy raspberry
and toasted vanilla accents, finishing with a burst of fruit.
Drink now through 2022. 1,047 cases made.—T.F.
89 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valley H
2015 $26 Sleek and zesty, with fruit-forward raspberry
and strawberry flavors, laced with black tea and orange
peel notes. Drink now through 2024. 814 cases made.—T.F.
89 Megan Anne Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
2016 $40 Floral raspberry and geranium aromas open
to refined and well-built cherry and green tea flavors.
Drink now through 2024. 1,000 cases made.—T.F.
89 Winter’s Hill Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Cuvée
du Vigneron 2015 $49 Sleek and polished, with vi-
brant cherry blossom and toasted vanilla flavors. Refined
tannins. Drink now through 2024. 500 cases made.—T.F.
88 Boedecker Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
2015 $25 Zesty and full of spunk, with raspberry, spice
and toasty oak accents. Drink now through 2022. 5,000
cases made.—T.F.
88 Ransom Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Jigsaw
2016 $19 Frisky and full of fruit, with user-friendly
raspberry and toasted spice flavors. Drink now through - 2,568 cases made.—T.F.
87 A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir Oregon 2016
$20 A juicy quaff, with lively raspberry and spice fla-
vors. Drink now through 2021. 165,760 cases made.—T.F.
87 Union Wine Company Pinot Noir Oregon
Underwood NV $7/375ml Snappy and fruit-forward,
with bright cherry and sassafras flavors. Sold as 375ml can.
Drink now through 2020.—T.F.OREGON
Other93 Big Table Farm Chardonnay Willamette
Valley The Wild Bee 2017 $28 Graceful and ele-
gantly spirited, with expressive Meyer lemon, river stone
and spice flavors that build complexity and richness on
the finish. Drink now through 2020. 524 cases made.—T.F.
91 Beacon Hill Chardonnay Yamhill-Carlton
District Beacon Hill Vineyard 2017 $36 Lush and
polished, with expressive Meyer lemon, egg cream and
spice flavors that finish with a rich flourish. Drink now
through 2020. 410 cases made.—T.F.
90 Arterberry Maresh Chardonnay Dundee Hills
2017 $28 Gentle and demure, with delicately complex
lemon and crushed stone accents, finishing on a clean,
steely note. Drink now through 2021.—T.F.
90 Arterberry Maresh Chardonnay Dundee Hills
Dux Vineyard 2016 $65 Steely and crisp, with lithe
apple, lemon and mineral accents, finishing on a vibrant
note. Drink now through 2020.—T.F.
89 Chehalem Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains
Rosé 2018 $25 Vibrant and succulent, with sleek
raspberry and strawberry flavors that linger. Drink now.
1,500 cases made.—T.F.89 Cória Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2018 $22
Steely acidity combines with silky apple and kiwifruit fla-
vors. Drink now. 630 cases made.—T.F.
89 Cória Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Rosé
2018 $24 A vibrant blush, with real zing, offering nec-
tarine, pink grapefruit and strawberry flavors. Drink now.
521 cases made.—T.F.
88 A to Z Wineworks Riesling Oregon 2018 $15
Fruit-forward and a touch sweet, with honeydew and
kiwifruit flavors. Drink now. 16,500 cases made.—T.F.
88 Beacon Hill Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton
District Rosé 2018 $26 Supple and pretty, with ap-
pealing watermelon, spice and strawberry flavors. Drink
now. 630 cases made.—T.F.
88 Brooks Riesling Willamette Valley 2017 $20
Zesty and forward, with lemon-lime and dried apricot
accents. Drink now. 800 cases made.—T.F.
88 Erath Pinot Noir Oregon Rosé 2018 $14
Delicate and floral, with pretty strawberry and watermelon
flavors. Drink now. 30,000 cases made.—T.F.
88 Real Nice Winemakers Rosé Shallow Seas
Willamette Valley 2018 $18 Festive and fun to drink,
with zesty cherry, orange peel and spice flavors that linger
on the crisp finish. Drink now. 500 cases made.—T.F.
87 Chemistry Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2017
$17 Generous, with appealing lemon and nectarine fla-
vors that linger on the finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases
made.—T.F.
87 Portlandia Rosé Willamette Valley 2018 $18
Succulent and festive, with watermelon and orange zest
flavors. Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Ries-
ling. Drink now. 3,000 cases made.—T.F.WASHINGTON
Syrah & Blends92 Liberty Lake Syrah Red
Mountain Reserve 2016 $40
Dark and potent, with style and
structure, offering blackberry, bitter
chocolate and black olive flavors
that build tension toward muscular
tannins. Best from 2021 through- 100 cases made.—T.F.
MARK & SARAH
LATHROP
Owners & Winemakers91 Sparkman Syrah Red Mountain Ruckus 2015
$52 Broad-shouldered and densely built, with persistent
currant, stony mineral and smoky white pepper flavors
that finish with polished yet muscular tannins. Best from
2021 through 2027. 295 cases made.—T.F.
90 Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Red Blend
Columbia Valley 2016 $18 See Smart Buys, page 83.
90 Mercer Sharp Sisters Horse Heaven Hills
2016 $25 Medium-bodied and multilayered, with fo-
cused blackberry, green peppercorn and licorice flavors
that build presence toward refined tannins. Syrah, Mer-
lot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Drink now through- 548 cases made.—T.F.
89 Columbia Vision Horse Heaven Hills 2016
$45 Refined and focused, with well-crafted raspberry,
pepper and green olive flavors. Syrah, Mourvèdre and Gr-
enache. Drink now through 2024. 904 cases made.—T.F.
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Correction
In the Buying Guide of the Aug. 31 issue, the correct
prices for the Vintage Longbottom Syrah Adelaide Hills–
Padthaway H 2017 and the Vintage Longbottom Shiraz–
Cabernet Sauvignon Padthaway–McLaren Vale Henry’s
Drive 2017 are $30 and $40, respectively.