Inn at Pleasant Lake

Pinot Noir

Red Tree, Napa, California, 2009

Great balance. Offers baked cherry pie, with rhubarb and blueberry, showing a wonderful fruit profile that is spicy, elegant and easy to drink. $32

Oyster Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010

Ripe, focused and light, with dark currant, licorice and cream flavors mingling effectively on a polished frame. The finish persists harmoniously.  $34

Benton Lane, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2008

Light and spicy with cinnamon and nutmeg overtones to the red berry and floral flavors.  Lingers gently on the finish. $50

Yealands, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2008

Beautifully focused, delivering a mouthful of juicy raspberry, wild strawberry and pomegranate flavors that linger on the sleek, bright finish.  $9/glass or $36/bottle

Duck Pond, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2008

Silky with elegant raspberry, root beer and floral flavors in a delicate frame.  $38

Lemelson Vineyards, Thea’s Selection, Oregon, 2007

This selection features bright, showy raspberry and strawberry aromas with hints of chocolate on the mid-palate and flavors of framboise and plums. Its distinct earthiness and minerality reflects the structure that characterizes the vintage. $60

Domaine Drouhin, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2007

This is a wonderful, lovely, dense wine – intensely flavored with deep fruits and hints of cassis. The palate is defined by a wholeness and richness of long lasting flavors and round tannins. The grapes were ripe to perfection, and it shows. $75

Cuvaison, Napa Valley, Carneros, California, 2006

A beautiful pinot noir.  Firm, with rich, spicy plum and black cherry that is nicely structured.  Texture, acidity and tannins are nicely balanced.  $64

Adelsheim, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2008

Smooth and velvety, light with red cherry and raspberry flavors and a hint of mint in the background.  Refreshing finish. $52