A structured, masculine wine, the medium to dark ruby-colored 2000 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard has dark fruit aromas. Copious quantities of ripe tannin provide a strong backbone for this offering's concentrated blackberry-dominated core of fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2010+. "Regardless of what some may say, 2000 is not a great vintage," announced Mark Vlossak, Saint Innocent's owner and winemaker. "It's good, but not in the same league as 1998 and 1999." Consumers should pay particular attention to Saint-Innocent's offerings. Not only are they some of the finest wines made in Oregon but they are among the most reasonably priced.Tel. (503) 378-1526