The 2004 Pinot Noir “Athena” spent 17 months in French oak, 33% new. The nose delivers pain grille, black cherry, and blackberry leading to a velvety-textured wine with plenty of spicy black-inflected fruit, good balance, and a medium long finish. Drink this tasty Pinot over the next 5 years.
Tel. (503) 288-7752; www.boedeckercellars.com . Also tasted: 2004 Pinot Noir “Stewart Vineyard” (82), 2004 Pinot Noir “Stoller Vineyard” (83), 2004 Pinot Noir “Montazi Vineyard” (84)