date:Mar 12, 2013
essively highfrom the much-heralded 2008 vintage to what critics have called the lesser vintages of 2009, 2010 and 2011. There were a good many standouts: the lush and generous St. Innocent wines, the opulent Sheas, the frankly delicious Pinot Noirs from Mr. Soles (who made first-rate sparkling wines at Argyle as well). There were also nuanced examples from Ms. Harrison at Antica Terra (notably the 2010 Botanica) and Doug Tunnell at Brick House (another Oregon original). And there were well-made