Adelsheim Vineyard, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir “Elizabeth’s Reserve” 2006

($48): Adelsheim makes this Reserve wine by selecting the best barrels of Pinot Noir in his cellar, which, not coincidently, usually come from grapes grown in their estate vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains.  It combines ripe fresh red fruit flavors, spice, and a captivating woodsy character without being heavy or overbearing.  A trace of heat from the substantial alcohol is apparent only briefly in the finish. 91 Michael Apstein Feb 19, 2008