The 2008 Pinot Noir Notorious was aged in 100% new oak sur lie. Aromas of pain grille, Asian spices, incense, black cherry and plum lead to a dense, medium-bodied wine crammed with succulent dark fruit flavors, superb volume, and impeccable balance. Satin-textured, it manages to retain a sense of elegance along with its obvious power. The seamless finish lasts for over a minute. 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