The ruby-colored, cherry-scented 2000 Pinot Noir is forward, ripe, and generous. Strawberries, cherries, and raspberries can be discerned in its candied, lush, flamboyant personality. Drink this beauty over the next 4 years. Tel. (503) 864-2700

The panel had differing views of this wine. Some of us liked the cola, pepper and leather aromas; others found hints of horsehide, thistle and char. The palate offers plum, black cherry and chocolate, but also a sweet beet-like undercurrent. Finishes hard, and, some say, bumpy and discordant.——W.E.(10/1/2002)—— 84