Letters

I used to try and keep a PLOG (Pinot log, my version of a BLOG), but frankly, between kids and barrels that both needed my attention, I couldn’t keep up. I am a firm believer--in writing and in wine--that if I am asking you to take your valuable time to read/drink something, I should be putting an appropriate amount of my effort into crafting it … and the blog format just wasn’t living up to that standard.

But, people often ask if they can get their hands on my previous release and update letters, and I’m happy to oblige. They do loosely read like a newsletter. If you want to receive these letters/offers regularly, please sign up for the mail list.

2010 Spring Release Letter

2009 Fall Update Letter

2009 Spring Release Letter

2008 Fall Update Letter

2008 Spring Release Letter

2007 Spring Release Letter

2006 Spring Release Letter

2005 Fall Update Letter

2005 Spring Release Letter

2004 Fall Update Letter

2004 Spring Release Letter

2003 Spring Release Letter


 

Release News

Current Release: 2008
Status: Inquire

Direct Buying Window: Closed
Next release: March 2011

Upon release in Spring, Road 31
Pinot Noir is first offered to the
“truckers” (mail list).

Accolades

"Each of the past three years, Fortner and his green 1966 Ford pickup have turned out a tiny batch—500 to 700 cases—of Pinot Noir that has garnered accolades and a mailing list of rabid fans, endearingly called “truckers.” His one-man operation is the epitome of specialty small-batch winemaking.” –Men’s Journal, “Napa’s New Breed,"
–October, 2007

 

"This wine walks the walk (or should I say rides the road). The pretty ruby color draws you in. The sexy nose offers up dark cherries, roses, nutmeg, and toasty oak. Flavors of cherries, cinnamon and vanilla are luscious enough to nibble on. The wine finishes with a sexy candied cherry kiss that lingers. A beautifully balanced wine with sensual creaminess that only Pinot Noir can offer. Pinot Noir All-American 2006"
–PinotFile Newsletter, Dec, 2006


"One man show Kent Fortner has, in a few short years, established a loyal and thirsty following for his rare Napa Valley Pinot Noir. Sourced from the Nord and Suscol Ridge Vineyards—the southernmost and coolest in the Napa appellation (even south of Carneros!)—[the wine] gives a clear voice to what Kent refers to as ‘the prettier side’ of Pinot Noir. And, yes there really is a Green Truck..."
–Walley’s Wine New, June 2005


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