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

The 2007 Pinot Noir Croft Vineyard was sourced from a 25-year-old parcel. Medium ruby-colored, it displays a fragrant perfume of spice box, smoke, violets, cherry, and raspberry. On the palate notes of earth, mineral, and anise emerge from this smooth-textured wine. Forward, savory, and well-balanced, it can be enjoyed over the next 6-8 years. 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 wines are discussed in the order in which they were presented at the winery in July, 2009.Tel. (503) 554-0821; www.patriciagreencellars.com