The 2009 Pinot Noir Meredith Mitchell Vineyard gives up an overtly herbaceous nose reflecting its cooler site. This herbal character persists on the palate deflecting attention from an otherwise savory, well-balanced, moderately lengthy wine. Drink it over the next 5-7 years. Ken Wright Cellars’ 2009 Pinot Noirs range from excellent to outstanding in quality but generally lack the structure, density, and richness of the great 2008 vintage. These are pretty, elegant wines to drink while the 2008s continue to fill out in the cellar.Tel. (503) 852-7070; www.kenwrightcellars.com