Wine of the Week

The entry-level Pinot from Stoller is as good or better than many of the top Pinots of 25 years ago. That's a measure of state-wide progress as well as a reflection of the many good grape sources available to Stoller. This is full-bodied and forward, offering a generous mix of marionberries, raspberries, and cherries. It's buttressed with ample acids and ripe tannins and finished with a screwcap, which keeps it fresh longer and makes it easy to grab a glass and reseal it quickly.

Note that this is the Willamette Valley bottle, as clearly indicated on the label. This inexpensive wine should drink quite well for up to a decade.

9160 cases; 13.5%; $25 (Willamette Valley) 90/100.

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