Hugely rich yet fresh aromas of black cherries, brambleberries, blueberries, and candied blackberries emanate from the glass of the 2002 Pinot Noir Beacon Hill. A bold, opulent effort, it slathers the mouth with layers upon layers of jammy black fruits. This concentrated, seamless effort is velvety-textured, plush, and reveals a long, harmonious finish that is heavily laden with ripe, ever so slightly bitter, sweet tannin. This wine should be drunk over the next 6-7 years. Tel. (503) 662-5600 www.sotervineyards.com