SKU: 34383
Benton-Lane First Class Pinot Noir 2016
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750ml
$54.99
Category | Red Wine |
Varietal | |
Brand | Benton-Lane |
Origin | United States, Oregon, Willamette Valley |
Alcohol/vol | 14% |
This wine is a blend of our favorite and best blocks in our
vineyard. A complex and concentrated expression of our
estate, the vintage exhibits a notably elegant and classic
Pinot Noir profile. The wine opens with ripe black cherries,
dry cranberries, and pomegranate on the nose, and aromas of vanilla and mocha layered with notes of cinnamon and cloves. A hint of earthiness brings the aromatics together. It's a full-bodied, balanced Pinot Noir, with a velvety smooth texture and an elegant structure. The finish is bright and lingering with fruit flavors, oak spices, and balanced acidity.
Wine Enthusiast
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A rich, reserve-level wine, it remains proportionate despite its rather high alcohol content. Fleshy berry and ripe cherry fruit comes with a wash of chocolate. There's a hint of burn as it tails off in the finish.