The 2008 Pinot Noir Croft Vineyard adds aromas of terroir and minerals to the mix of spice and red fruit aromas. Succulent on the palate with plenty of ripe tannin and lively acidity behind the fruit, this focused offering will evolve for 1-2 years and offer prime drinking from 2012 to 2020. Veteran vigneron Patricia (Patty) Green was the original winemaker at Torii Mor before purchasing the old Autumn Wind Winery in 2000 along with partner Jim Anderson and renaming it Patricia Green Cellars. Current production stands at 10,000 cases with distribution in 20 states. All of the Patricia Green wines are fermented naturally, see about one-third new oak, and only Cadus barrels are used in the cellar. The Patricia Green 2008 Pinot Noirs range from outstanding to sublime in quality.Tel. (503) 554-0821; www.patriciagreencellars.com