Planet Oregon Pinot Noir 2023

Fresh aromas of mint, saline, fresh and dark raspberries form a perfume worthy of summer. Tingly acidity then joins forces with integrated tannins and the smoothest texture this side of cashmere. The wine's boysenberry, orange peel and dark chocolate flavors cement the deal. Good value here.

This affordable, available red from Soter Vineyards is fresh, almost jammy in flavors, rather soft and easy in texture. Effusive in blackberry and strawberry flavors on a medium body. Made from certified sustainable grapes. Drink now. Screw cap.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Planet Oregon lifts from the glass with vibrant black cherry and shavings of pine complemented by mentholated herbs. Juicy to the core, it splashes across the palate with ripe wild berry fruit. A flourish of inner florals punctuates the close. Fresh yet a bit short, it tapers off with a pleasantly bitter tinge and berry concentration.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Planet Oregon is a bright red color and is fruity and expressive in its notes of crunchy red berries, candied flowers, and sweet herbs. It’s a charming and straightforward Pinot, with a medium-bodied frame and a modest and light gamey finish to drink over the near term. Bottled under screw cap.