Medium ruby. Reticent but very pure aromas of blueberry, cassis, licorice and menthol. Shockingly rich and sweet but very young, showing superb concentration to its cassis flavor complemented by sexy oak tones. This really vibrates on the very long finish, where the wine's powerful mountain tannins are buried in fruit. Less showy today than the Howell Mountain cabernet but with outstanding long-term potential.

Good medium ruby. An essence of cabernet on the nose, with blackberry, licorice and floral aromas complicated by an exotic suggestion of fruity tropical chocolate. Then large-scaled, fat and sweet in the mouth, with highly concentrated black raspberry and chocolate flavors. The powerful mountain tannins coat the front teeth. Like a cabernet syrup today, in need of at least seven or eight years of aging and likely to be long-lived.

Good full ruby. Elemental, extremely primary nose features grapey blackberry, licorice and violet pastille. Big, sweet, broad and creamy; a huge, powerful wine with slightly rustic flavors of dark chocolate and minerals. Finishes with compelling sweetness of fruit, and very broad tannins that arrive late. From a block of vines that was recently torn out due to phylloxera. The richest of this trio of cabernets. Winemaker Chris Carpenter notes that the intention here is to make three wines of place by using neutral winemaking techniques. The only difference among the wines is maceration times, he added. All three of these bottlings are close to 15% alcohol.

This has exuberant stone and orchard fruits, including fresh pears, white peaches, chalk, salt and a touch of green mangoes. The medium-bodied palate is juicy and mouth-filling, showing delicious acidity with citrus and pear skin in the finish. Drink now.

A lovely range of aromas from dusty roses and bright red fruit to cinnamon, cloves and black pepper. Medium-bodied with plush tannins and crisp acidity. Juicy flavors and floral notes on the palate lead to a pleasing earthiness in the sour-cherry finish. Drink now.

Purple and blue fruits with dusty minerality on the nose as well as roses, violets and wild bramble. High-toned yet darkly fruited on the medium- to full-bodied palate with pine resin and an almost volcanic feel to the chalkiness. Drink or hold.

A dark, compelling and brooding nose of blue and purple fruits with bramble and subtle notes of cocoa. The long, lifted, medium-bodied palate feels very tense at this young age. Drink from 2027.

A mix of 48% Pinot Noir, 48% Chardonnay and 4% Pinot Meunier from estate vineyards, this catches your attention with a lightly toasty nose that leads into a palate of tart red berry and cherry fruit at its focused core. The lasting flavors extend on through a brisk, fresh, palate-cleansing finish. I saw no indication of a vintage on the label so I’m assuming it’s a non-vintage blend.

The 2023 Chardonnay 3D is again the most glossy and opulent of the Chardonnays, although here it is rendered with the contained, classy and vibrant nature that defines the 2023 vintage. Aromas of pastry cream, hazelnuts and golden apples are followed by a creamy, suave palate with ample textural generosity before closing with a refreshingly classy and understated finish.

The 2023 Pinot Noir 3D is a lovely expression of the region, opening with a beamingly bright, purely red-fruited bouquet supplemented with warming spice tones, wet stones, dried herbs and a slight hint of camphor. The palate is equal parts punchy, silky and refined, bound at the core by a swirling savory layer that carries through the tense, structural finish. With time in the glass, the whole-cluster-induced savory side comes more to the fore, yet the wine retains the striking purity that defines the lineup.

The 2022 Chardonnay Willamette Valley comes from the Zena Crown, Willakenzie and Jory Hills vineyards. It has pretty aromas of stone fruit, beeswax, hazelnut, biscuit and wellintegrated oak spice from its maturation in 25% new French oak puncheons and foudres. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and silky with layered, honey-nut flavors. It’s balanced by vibrant acidity and has a long, creamy finish. 1,067 cases were made.

The 2022 Chardonnay Willamette Valley comes from the Zena Crown, Willakenzie and Jory Hills vineyards. It has pretty aromas of stone fruit, beeswax, hazelnut, biscuit and wellintegrated oak spice from its maturation in 25% new French oak puncheons and foudres. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and silky with layered, honey-nut flavors. It’s balanced by vibrant acidity and has a long, creamy finish. 1,067 cases were made.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Aliette has expressive aromas of raspberry, rose petal, blood orange, conifer and bitters. Full-bodied, it floods the mouth with floral flavors. It’s framed by dusty tannins and soft acidity and has a long, spicy finish. 430 cases were made.

Matured for 12 months in 29% new French oak, the 2022 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley has open-knit aromas of red and black cherry, tea leaves, earth, spice and floral perfume. The medium-bodied palate features elegant, nuanced flavors. It has a silky frame of tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, layered finish. 6,885 cases produced.

Matured for 15 months in 55% new French oak, the 2022 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée is spicy and red-fruited, with dried cranberries and red cherries giving way to prosciutto, peppercorn and potpourri. The medium-bodied palate matches crunchy fruit with classy oak spice. It’s framed by dusty tannins and vibrant acidity and has a long, nuanced finish. 1,147 cases were made.

Matured for 15 months in 50% new French oak, the 2022 Pinot Noir Emery has layered aromas of raspberry, pomegranate, rooibos tea, mushrooms and underbrush. The medium-bodied palate features detailed, spicy flavors, silky tannins, juicy acidity and a long finish. 437 cases were made.

Intense and vibrant, this white’s juicy core of lemon, pineapple and mango puree is complemented by ripe, salted melon on a sleek and seamless frame. Aromatics of jasmine and lemon blossoms linger effortlessly. Drink now through 2027.

An expansive white, offering flavors of salted butterscotch, peach preserves and lemon curd that are plump and juicy, with terrific focus and intensity. Details of crème brûlée, vanilla cream and buttery shortbread are seamlessly integrated. Drink now.

Rich and savory, with aromas of umami, iodine, preserved lemons, almonds and yellow peaches. The bubbles are plush and mouth-filling with a clean finish. Disgorged August 2024. Zero dosage. 96 months en tirage. Full-bodied. Drink now.

A warm, autumnal wine with aromas of spices and ripe pears. A round, lush, concentrated, full-bodied palate with flavors of crisp green apples, spices, ginger and minerals and a mouthwatering finish. Full-bodied. Drink or hold.

A lush and pleasurable wine with aromas of red roses and baking spices and flavors of juicy red fruit. A full-bodied pinot with silky tannins, a rich and satisfying finish and pleasant bitter orange rind at the end. Drink now.

Subtle aromas of wet stones, orchard fruit, nectarines, hazelnuts and flowers. A rich, silky, full-bodied palate with hints of vanilla and spices and a clean finish. Drink or hold.

A concentrated, mouth-filling, full-bodied wine with plush and silky tannins. Aromas of raspberries, kirsch, bay laurel and thyme, with yummy flavors of cherries and cherry liqueur. Drink now.

A full-bodied wine with aromas of fresh herbs, crisp apples and spices. Textural acidity and creaminess on the palate, with lemon oil and chamomile in the finish. Drink or hold.

Last from Tenuta Di Arceno is the 2019 Valadorna, which is entirely Merlot and has a dark
red/purple hue. It was a bit shy and inward at this tasting, with deep, lurking notes of dark
chocolate, black plum, worn leather, and turned earth. It coats the palate with a glycerin
richness and sweetness of its fruit that lingers, and it has plush tannins and a salty and
spicy, warming finish. This is going to appeal to more international palates. Drink 2025-
2040.