Unlike the hugely intense 2003 vintage, the 2004 is much more typical of Oregon as a whole. Remembering that with the Pinot Noir varietal, the site and terrior where it is grown are of paramount importance and in 2004 this translated into a wine that is much more feminine in structure and a wine whose components beg to be interpreted.

In general the spring of 2004 was quite cold and naturally lowered crop size. Early fall rain challenged picking, but extended warmth in late September produced healthy, balanced and concentrated fruit – just a lot less then normal. The wines are generally light colored, but with great varietal intensity and excellent structure. This promises to be a long lived vintage with beautiful wines.

2004 Elkhorn Ridge Vineyards & Winery Estate Bottled Pinot Noir

The 2004 bottling promises a deep ruby color in addition to a fragrant bouquet of ripe strawberries, sweet cherries, loamy soil and a hint of oak. The finish is lingering and soft. This medium to full bodied, fruit dominated, spicy, rich, complex effort should drink well for five to six years. 425 cases produced and released November 1, 2005

2004 Elkhorn Ridge Vineyards & Winery “Le Terre Foss”

Our first reserve bottling, the characteristics of this wine are well pronounced. The “Le Terre Foss” shows lovely plum, cherry and strawberry bouquet that in the mid palate exhibits balance, finesse and nice length on the finish. The wine boast a structured dark ruby color as well as slightly stronger tannins which have developed through the introduction of one and two year old French oak barrels.. For those with patience, this wine will continue to mature for several years, reaching its peak in four to five years. Ripe and medium bodied with hints of plums as well as figs, we couldn’t ask for a better introduction to our first “reserve” wine - “Le Terre Foss”. 150 case produced, release date March 15, 2006