The 2008 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Select proffers some herbal notes along with an array of red fruits. Medium-bodied with some elegance, it has good volume, savory flavors, and a velvety texture. It has plenty of fruit packed into its frame as well as the structure and balance to unwind for 2-3 more years. It will drink nicely from 2012 to 2020.
Torii Mor was founded in 1993 by Dr. Donald and Margie Olson. Their Olson Estate Vineyard was planted in 1972 making it one of the oldest in the state. Production now stands at 15,000 cases.
Tel. (800) 839-5004; www.toriimorwinery.com