The 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley spent 11 months in 33% new French oak. A hint of herbs, underbrush, spicy red fruits, and cherry blossom inform the nose of an easy-going, savory, nicely balanced effort meant for drinking over the next 5-6 years. It is a prototype for the 2009 vintage. Aubichon Cellars is a partnership between Tom Mortimer, owner of Le Cadeau, and Jim Sanders, winemaker.Tel. (503) 554-1970; www.aubichoncellars.com