Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Layers and layers of cherry. Beautiful smooth feel. Very elegant.
Layers and layers of cherry. Beautiful smooth feel. Very elegant.
Aug 9th, 2024
Dark and brooding, the 2021 Pinot Noir The Beaux Frères Vineyard opens slowly in the glass, mixing dried black cherries and cola with savory herbs and dusty earth. It's elegant and refined with polished red berry fruits and saline minerals guided by brisk acidity. Long and staining, the 2021 finishes with a youthful grip and primary wild berry concentration, promising many years of positive development. Today, the 2021 is holding its power in reserve. (Eric Guido, Vinous, January 2024)
Dark and brooding, the 2021 Pinot Noir The Beaux Frères Vineyard opens slowly in the glass, mixing dried black cherries and cola with savory herbs and dusty earth. It's elegant and refined with polished red berry fruits and saline minerals guided by brisk acidity. Long and staining, the 2021 finishes with a youthful grip and primary wild berry concentration, promising many years of positive development. Today, the 2021 is holding its power in reserve. (Eric Guido, Vinous, January 2024)
2012 | Pinot Noir
Beaux Frères; Beaux Frères Vineyard (Estate)
Ribbon Ridge; Willamette Valley, OR, USA
(93-95; Drink 2027-37)
Delayed 2023 Thanksgiving with the extended family.
Much to look forward to here, all the B-F traits to love, strawberry, black raspberry, plum, white pepper, still bold and wanting several more years to really enter the zone for my palate.
The 2004 vintage is drinking perfectly now, a respectable presentation of the AVA. I can't wait for this to catch up.
2012 | Pinot Noir
Beaux Frères; Beaux Frères Vineyard (Estate)
Ribbon Ridge; Willamette Valley, OR, USA
(93-95; Drink 2027-37)
Delayed 2023 Thanksgiving with the extended family.
Much to look forward to here, all the B-F traits to love, strawberry, black raspberry, plum, white pepper, still bold and wanting several more years to really enter the zone for my palate.
The 2004 vintage is drinking perfectly now, a respectable presentation of the AVA. I can't wait for this to catch up.
Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY
Group scoring, No. 2 bottle of the night.
(My cellar offer.)
Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY
Group scoring, No. 2 bottle of the night.
(My cellar offer.)
Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY
Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY
Oct 27th, 2023Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY
Group scoring, No. 1 bottle of the night.
(My cellar offer.)
Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY
Group scoring, No. 1 bottle of the night.
(My cellar offer.)
2004 | Pinot Noir
Beaux Frères; Beaux Frères Vineyard (Estate)
Ribbon Ridge; Willamette Valley, OR, USA
(From our cellar, drinking like a beauty, just shy of our last bottle for greatness. 😉)
2004 | Pinot Noir
Beaux Frères; Beaux Frères Vineyard (Estate)
Ribbon Ridge; Willamette Valley, OR, USA
(From our cellar, drinking like a beauty, just shy of our last bottle for greatness. 😉)
Plenty of fruit left. High acid and typical of their style
Plenty of fruit left. High acid and typical of their style
Jan 21st, 20232004 | Pinot Noir
Beaux Frères; The Beaux Frères Vineyard (Estate)
Ribbon Ridge; Willamette Valley, OR, USA
Might be the best bottle on 2004 yet, just a fantastic wine to enjoy from the cellar; pop, pour, smile hard! Glad we've been buying for almost 20Y. 😉
2004 | Pinot Noir
Beaux Frères; The Beaux Frères Vineyard (Estate)
Ribbon Ridge; Willamette Valley, OR, USA
Might be the best bottle on 2004 yet, just a fantastic wine to enjoy from the cellar; pop, pour, smile hard! Glad we've been buying for almost 20Y. 😉
Warm potpourri and a slight Christmas/ cranberry flavor with a hint of clover. On the palate it’s still fresh and full of crunchy red fruit with a finish that lingers for days.
Warm potpourri and a slight Christmas/ cranberry flavor with a hint of clover. On the palate it’s still fresh and full of crunchy red fruit with a finish that lingers for days.
Oct 30th, 2022
