Greenwood Ridge Vineyards

Owner(s)	Allan Green
Web site	www.greenwoodridge.com

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This winery dates to 1980 and is known as the home of the annual California Wine Tasting Championships held every year since 1983. The winery's tasting room on Highway 128 is fashioned from the wood of a single 400-year-old redwood tree, is a valley landmark and can be easily spotted by the colorful flags waving in the breeze at the entrance and the large solar panels on the roof and next to the winery. The winery was designed by Aaron G. Green, a San Francisco architect who was an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Father of Allan Green, the winery's owner. The winery was completed in 1986, six years after Allan started making wine. Allan's collection of wine cans which are displayed in the tasting room is the largest of its kind in the world.

A small amount of Pinot Noir are made from the winery's vineyard on Mendocino Ridge and is sold on the website. The Pinot Noir is consistently fine, reasonably priced and sells out yearly. The wines are bottled with a unique etched design on the front instead of a label. The tasting room is open daily. Picnic grounds are offered.

Articles About Greenwood Ridge Vineyards

Anderson Noir Valley Pinot (Pt I) (7.18 5/26/2009)
Anderson Noir Valley Pinot Festival: After the Smoke Clears (8.16 6/8/2010)
Wineries in Anderson Valley and Mendocino Ridge* (6.60 6/9/2008)

Reviewed Wines

2007 Greenwood Ridge Vineyards Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 875 cases, $30. Barrel for 8 months. Estate bottled. · Moderate color. Clean aromas of mineral-infused cherries and berries, with some wooded forest in the background. Demure ripe strawberry and cherry flavors with a hint of vinous spice rack, sandalwood and smoke. Light and silky in the mouth with a memorable persistent raspberry note on the finish. Plenty of Pinot bang for the buck. Reviewed May 26, 2009 ARTICLE »

2007 Greenwood Ridge Vineyards Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., pH 3.69, 875 cases, $30. Released in the winter 2009. Aged 8 months in French oak barrels. Very cool etched bottle. · Brimming with black cherry essence in the aromas and flavors with a hint of mocha and savory herbs. The fruit really clings to the palate through the vibrant finish. Mild but well-structured tannins give the wine a presence. Year in and year out, one of the best values in Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, or any North American Pinot Noir for that matter. Highly recommended. Reviewed June 8, 2010 ARTICLE »

2006 Greenwood Ridge Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 750 cases, $27. · This is a vivid wine with appealing red berry fruits and a swirl of spice. Refreshing, easy to drink, and a steal at this price. Reviewed June 9, 2008 ARTICLE »