The 2005 Pinot Noir “Elizabeth’s Reserve” is better balanced. It has a fragrant nose of smoke, toast, red cherry, and raspberry. It also sports a racy, medium-bodied personality with uplifting acidity, bright red fruits, and well-integrated tannin. Drink it over the next 6 years. Adelsheim Vineyard was founded in 1971 and the winery’s first vintage was in 1978. David Adelsheim remains in charge as the winery has expanded into a new winery and planted more vineyard in the Chehalem Mountain AVA. In addition to Pinot Noir, the winery produces a bevy of quality white wines worthy of consumer attention. Tel: (503) 538-3652; www.adelsheim.com. Also tasted: 2006 Pinot Gris (86), 2006 Auxerrois (85), 2006 Chardonnay CH (85), 2006 Pinot Blanc (89), 2006 TF (86), 2005 Chardonnay”Caitlin’s Reserve” (90), 2006 Rose of Pinot Noir (89)

A delicate wine, light and appealing for its gentle texture and pretty plum and dusky spice flavors, lingering softly. Drink now through 2012. 1,252 cases made.??–HS??Region: Oregon / Willamette Valley Select to Add