2006 Orogeny Fox Den Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.7% alc., 330
cases, $37. An 8 acre vineyard owned by Ed and Sue Smith on the western edge of Green Valley.
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The
nose is more typical of white wine showing tropical fruits, citrus and vanilla. Black cherry core with
noticeable oak char and tannins, finishing with citrus tang. This one is disjointed and unwelcoming.
Reviewed August 4, 2008
Winery: Orogeny Vineyards
From article: Sampling of Pinot Noir under Diageo Ownership