The fruit for the 2004 Orogeny Green Valley Pinot Noir was hand harvested early in themorning. The grapes were then hand sorted and destemmed. We fermented the whole berriesin small, five-ton, open-top fermenters with a cold soak ranging from five to seven days.During this soak we punched down the cap three times a day to bring out the color, spice andfruit characteristics. We aged the wine in 100 percent French oak. Focused aromas of raspberries and cherries with cinnamon spice overtones lead to luscious,mouthfilling flavors of berries, cherries and a touch of vanilla. The finish is velvety, with silky tannins. This wine pairs deliciously with game, lamb and steak with wild mushroom sauce.

Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines on Sep-06

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.2 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 18 notes)

Rating: 82/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 01/01/06

Rating for United States-California: 89 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>

Had with jeff and marta<br/>At massa rest. Lake las vegas

Super wine, an all time fave!!!

Awesome!