July 18, 2015

Panther Creek Cellars, one of the first Oregon wineries recognized for its exceptional regional blends and single vineyard designate wines, especially Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, has released 6 single vineyard designates crafted under the direction of acclaimed Consulting Winemaker Tony Rynders.  

This powerful Pinot Noir was crafted from fruit grown at the Kalita Vineyard near the town of Yamhill. Aromas and flavors of dark cherry fruit and spicy cherry candy combine to give the wine complexity and style with notes of toasty cedar, earthy mineral and vanilla adding depth.  

Step inside Panther Creek’s tasting room and the first glance seems stark, but the second leaves a very strong “less is more” impression. The color scheme cleverly follows their label’s black and red, with some grey thrown in for contrast. The impeccable lighting design gives a sleek, sensual impression. There’s a fun black and white photo on the wall from harvest—punch down, specifically—with a bright red boot. Beautiful, especially to anyone who’s ever worked a damp, cold Oregon harvest.