Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Happy National Pinot Noir Day! I am celebrating by opening the 2011 Benton-Lane Estate Grown Pinot Noir Willamette Valley.
On the nose there is nice red fruit, cherry, strawberry, cranberry, menthol, cola and a touch of funk.
The palate shows the red fruit that is on the nose, tart strawberry, cherry, cranberry, cola, clove, wet leaves and a bit of dry soil.
This is a light bodied wine with medium to + acidity and medium fine luscious tannins that coat the tongue which leads to a nice medium to long fruit filled finish. I hope everyone is enjoying Pinot Noir Day as I am and please as always be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Happy National Pinot Noir Day! I am celebrating by opening the 2011 Benton-Lane Estate Grown Pinot Noir Willamette Valley.
On the nose there is nice red fruit, cherry, strawberry, cranberry, menthol, cola and a touch of funk.
The palate shows the red fruit that is on the nose, tart strawberry, cherry, cranberry, cola, clove, wet leaves and a bit of dry soil.
This is a light bodied wine with medium to + acidity and medium fine luscious tannins that coat the tongue which leads to a nice medium to long fruit filled finish. I hope everyone is enjoying Pinot Noir Day as I am and please as always be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Even though I have a cold and I know I shouldn't try this tasting with my senses all screwed up. My friend Erik had been talking up the Benton-Lane like it was something special which I tend to agree with. I do know from the Benton-Lanes I have had I definitely agree. I have recently had the 2010 which was exceptional and now I am going to give the 2011 Estate Grown Pinot a go. Right off the git is the tell tail funk that I love on the nose, strawberry, bing cherries, a little plum with some earthy notes. The palate has a good red fruit component, tart strawberry, raspberry, bing cherry, mushroom, and spice notes. There is a nice mild acidity with a good medium long finish. Very good wine again.
Even though I have a cold and I know I shouldn't try this tasting with my senses all screwed up. My friend Erik had been talking up the Benton-Lane like it was something special which I tend to agree with. I do know from the Benton-Lanes I have had I definitely agree. I have recently had the 2010 which was exceptional and now I am going to give the 2011 Estate Grown Pinot a go. Right off the git is the tell tail funk that I love on the nose, strawberry, bing cherries, a little plum with some earthy notes. The palate has a good red fruit component, tart strawberry, raspberry, bing cherry, mushroom, and spice notes. There is a nice mild acidity with a good medium long finish. Very good wine again.
3 people found it helpfulMay 28th, 2014
Light with cherry tree bark and sweet mushroom
Light with cherry tree bark and sweet mushroom
1 person found it helpfulMar 27th, 2014
Plum skin & black cherry with a slightly woodsy finish 👍👍👍
Plum skin & black cherry with a slightly woodsy finish 👍👍👍
Oct 29th, 2014
Promises greatness on the nose... then disappoints with utter flatness.
Promises greatness on the nose... then disappoints with utter flatness.
Feb 28th, 2016
Not much on the nose; faint strawberry and dry leaves. Tart cherry and pomegranate on the palate, with earthy notes playing in the background. Classic Willamette acidity. Wish the finish was a bit smoother.
Not much on the nose; faint strawberry and dry leaves. Tart cherry and pomegranate on the palate, with earthy notes playing in the background. Classic Willamette acidity. Wish the finish was a bit smoother.
Oct 28th, 2015Light bodied, acidic, not great for the price.
Light bodied, acidic, not great for the price.
Sep 10th, 2015
