The 2005 Pinot Noir “Bergstrom Vineyard” is a winner. Medium ruby-colored, it offers an enticing bouquet of pain grille, earth, red and black cherries, violets, and black raspberry. Medium-bodied, on the palate it has vibrant acidity and ripe tannins buttressed by a broad band of spicy, sweet, ripe fruit leading to a 45+ second, pure finish. Give it 5-7 years in the cellar and drink it through 2025.
In a remarkably brief time (the first vintage was 1999), Bergstrom, under the leadership of winemaker Josh Bergstrom, has become one of the quality leaders of the Willamette Valley. All of the estate vineyards are biodynamically farmed and Demeter certified.
Tel. (503) 554-0468; www.bergstromwines.com. Also tasted: 2005 Dr. Bergstrom Riesling (90), 2005 Pinot Noir “Bergstrom Vineyard – Whole Cluster Selection” (86?)