The 1999 Pinot Noir came partly from Seven Springs Vineyard. It has retained an attractive nose of balsam, loganberry jam, rusted iron piping and earthy aromas with ample freshness. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet aniseed-tinged entry, crisp acidity, fully mature with a slightly diffuse, ferrous finish that is beginning to dry out, which is no slur given it is 17-years-old. It might be beginning to decay, but I suspect it will be at a gradual pace; this is respectable for a 17-year-old Oregon Pinot Noir.

On the light side, but glowing with lovely raspberry and currant, finishing on a creamy note. A limpid style that plays out its flavors gracefully and makes them last on the finish. Better than previously reviewed. Drink now through 2005. 267 cases made.??–HS??Region: Oregon / Willamette Valley Select to Add