Oregon has firmly established itself as the New World benchmark for cold climate Pinot Noir; a title that stretches across all price points.  Among the newer entries into the winegrowing scene in the Willamette Valley is Portlandia, a multi-AVA-focused (Dundee Hills, Mcminnville, and Yamhill-Carlton) winery with an emphasis on Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.  Their 2018 is a lovely combination of Oregon’s quintessential fruit profiles and an approachability akin to the heavier-bodied pinots of Napa and Sonoma.  It pours a rich ruby with subtle purple hues.  The nose is a rich medley of red fruits including raspberry, black cherry, and rhubarb.  The palate offers these fruits cut with subtle notes of five-spice and earthiness woven within a lush body with balanced acidity.