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“Darkly floral and impossible to ignore, the 2019 Pinot Noir Tête de Cuvée keeps the glass in constant motion with a beguiling blend of dusty rose, cloves, star anise, cedar shavings and dried strawberries…” 94 points

“The 2019 Pinot Noir Claygate Vineyard from Ribbon Ridge is a total pleasure on the nose, with a bouquet that transports the taster to Barolo, as masses of dusty rose, leather, cedar box and dried cherries burst from the glass…” 93 points

“The 2019 Pinot Noir Johnson Ridge Vineyard opens with a delicate, dusty mix of steeped plums and savory herbs. This flows across the palate, cool-toned and precise, with crisp wild berries and saline minerals adding a grippy edge toward the close.…” 91 points

“The 2019 Pinot Noir Björnson Vineyard keeps the glass in constant motion, revealing its depths of crushed plums and mentholated black cherries offset by dusty sage and scorched earth. This is surprisingly juicy and energetic. Zesty acidity motivates ripe red fruit depths as a contrasting sour citrus twang adds lovely punctuation…” 92+ points

“The 2021 Chardonnay Eola Springs Vineyard mixes honeyed florals with crushed stone minerality and fresh green apples to form its inviting bouquet. Round and softly textured, this boasts pretty green melon and nectarine fruits…” 91 points

94 points & Editors’ Choice

“The downtown Carlton winery tasting room selection has grown again with new neighbors Violet Vines settling in.”