Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Currently a bit muted upon opening, the 2011 Beaux Freres ‘Willamette Valley’ Pinot Noir needs more than a one hour decant prior to enjoying at this juncture. Once aroused this awakens to beautiful citrus tones and red fruit aromatics that build in the glass. The palate shows a really good texture and roundness with delicate pomegranate seed, red cherry candy and blood orange flavors that entice. There his a good elegance to this lighter style Pinot Noir. Drinking nicely now, this has another six plus years of life left. Drink 2019-2026- 92

Lean and tart. Nice with food.

Cola, apricot bread, boysenberry, sweet green tea, cardamom, aromatic/ ornamental soaps, crisp and delicious palate.

2011 is light, aeromatic with a hint of Willamette volcanic soil. Definitely has deeper character as it opens up. Very good vintage! (WS 94)

Beautiful for a 7 year old. Very smooth with tastes of cherry and blackberry.

Time get this Thanksgiving going in the right direction. A perfect start right here.

Black Cherry, very aromatic, tart and lean. Moving all the 2011's up on the drink now list.

Barnyard nose initially. Extremely tart and a little bitter. Age is really showing on this one but it has nice structure still. Medium finish.

Lean, tart with hints of black cherry.

Hell yeah tonight. Really singing right now with classic Elton John.... Rocket Man.