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2002 Firesteed Pinot Noir
From their website:

2002 PINOT NOIR

Firesteed WinesThe 2002 harvest was a pleasure. After the warm, dry summer charged decisively into October, we enjoyed a therapeutically calm crush - which is a rarity in Oregon.

Our 2002 Pinot Noir echoes the style of previous vintages, by virtue of the gentle techniques we continue to employ in the cellar. The grapes sourced from throughout Oregon were fermented in stainless steel tanks with Prisse de Mousse yeast, pressed during the last days of fermentation, and racked as soon as the wine finished melolactic fermentation. Just a touch of oak was used during aging to round out the flavors and enhance complexity.

The resulting wine's vibrant raspberry and ripe plum aromas compliment the developed notes of earth, toast and wild mushrooms. Juicy, with soft, delicate tannins. Finished with hints of vanilla and spice.

For the money (we picked it up for ~$9), this was a pleasant Oregon pinot noir. Serve slightly chilled (just below room temperature), and in my opinion it was better the next day. Give it time to breath...