Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge The Beaux Frères Vineyard 2005

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Starting at: $155.00 USD

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Winery:

Beaux Frères Vineyard

Varietal:

Pinot Noir

Region:

USA > Oregon

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2017

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User Tags:  red, berry, firm, fleshy, black currant, black, earthy, dusty, raspberries, cinnamon 

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What to Expect

Oregon has only recently emerged as a source for premium wine and is winning fans over to their somewhat earthy style of Pinot Noir. With vineyards a bit cooler than most of California's, yet warmer still than Burgundy, Oregon's Pinot Noirs feature a synthesis of ripe fruit, ripe structure and transparency that draws on the strengths of both. The wines tend to have a touch of earthiness and a sense of transparency that many Pinots from California lack yet the fruit profile, full of dark berries, is decidedly warm-climate in nature.

Winemakers Notes

93 Points - Wine Spectator "The color is dark ruby with plenty of purple highlights. The nose is very extroverted and shows no intention of shutting down. At present the wine reveals pure blue and black fruits, (primarily black cherries, raspberries, and a hint of blackberries) along with tell-tale beet root, earth and herb notes. In the mouth the wine is rich and full bodied, yet displays a lighter, more delicate finish. It is somewhat of a paradox that such an intense wine could also be light on its feet, but that is the style of this vintage. We believe that this season.s unique growing conditions read more...leading up to harvest gave us the ideal grapes to produce a wine with impeccable balance in acidity, alcohol, tannin, and depth of fruit. This wine should be relatively approachable in its youth, but because of its balance evolve for 10-12 more years." Winemaker's Notes While we get one of the largest allocations of this wine in the country, it is very sought-after and will sell out quickly, so order now.    (hide)

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