Benton-Lane
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
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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! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
![Daniel P. Drake Daniel P. Drake](https://dn4y07yc47w5p.cloudfront.net/avatar_d_250.png)
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![Sue Mohle Sue Mohle](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/sue-mohle-1401797851-3eb50f1e59fd_250x250.jpg)
Light with cherry tree bark and sweet mushroom
Light with cherry tree bark and sweet mushroom
1 person found it helpfulMar 27th, 2014![Corey Reis Corey Reis](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/coreyreis-1590299994-a2bb269afe66_250x250.jpg)
Plum skin & black cherry with a slightly woodsy finish 👍👍👍
Plum skin & black cherry with a slightly woodsy finish 👍👍👍
Oct 29th, 2014![Abbas Jamali Abbas Jamali](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/abbasjamali-1456543553-e1c96e5dae80_250x250.jpg)
Promises greatness on the nose... then disappoints with utter flatness.
Promises greatness on the nose... then disappoints with utter flatness.
Feb 28th, 2016![Joe Lucca Joe Lucca](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/joelucca-1428201651-58cf86d76362_250x250.jpg)
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, 2015