The 2006 Pinot Noir White Rose Vineyard offers up a complex perfume of red and black fruits, damp earth, and mineral. Ripe, layered, and sweetly-fruited, this round, plush wine will evolve for 1-2 years and provide pleasure through 2016.
Mark Vlossak, partner/winemaker of St. Innocent Winery, was in a pleasant mood when I saw him in late July of 2008 and why not? He has moved into a splendid new facility where he can take full advantage of his winemaking talents. Furthermore, his 2006 Pinot Noirs are very successful and his 2007s in barrel might be even better.
Tel. (503) 378-1526; www.stinnocentwine.com