Brandborg
Bench Lands Pinot Noir
Umpqua Valley, Southern Oregon, Oregon, USA
Tonight I am trying another Pinot from the same winemaker but a different vineyard. The color of this Pinot is giving me hope for a better wine. The color is a bright ruby red which is pleasing to look at, just the look is better than yesterday's. The nose is giving up strawberry, raspberry, hints of vanilla and minerality. On the palate again I get the strawberry, raspberry coming thought with good acidity. There is even a nice tannin offering. This is a much better effort than what I had yesterday night though that was from 2008 and this one is from 2009. The fruit on this continues right through to the finish and lasts a good long while. Much better and worth the $22.
Tonight I am trying another Pinot from the same winemaker but a different vineyard. The color of this Pinot is giving me hope for a better wine. The color is a bright ruby red which is pleasing to look at, just the look is better than yesterday's. The nose is giving up strawberry, raspberry, hints of vanilla and minerality. On the palate again I get the strawberry, raspberry coming thought with good acidity. There is even a nice tannin offering. This is a much better effort than what I had yesterday night though that was from 2008 and this one is from 2009. The fruit on this continues right through to the finish and lasts a good long while. Much better and worth the $22.
Mar 15th, 20142009 Brandborg Bench Lands Pinot Noir. Excellent wine. Very elegant structure, nice flavors.
2009 Brandborg Bench Lands Pinot Noir. Excellent wine. Very elegant structure, nice flavors.
Jan 22nd, 2014
Oregon coast pinot? Not quite, but these are probably the westernmost vineyards in Oregon. Promising!
Oregon coast pinot? Not quite, but these are probably the westernmost vineyards in Oregon. Promising!
Dec 30th, 2013
Lovely quaff. $22 at the winery! Value.
Lovely quaff. $22 at the winery! Value.
Nov 21st, 2013Starts tight but opens beautifully with hints of cherries and blackberries.
Starts tight but opens beautifully with hints of cherries and blackberries.
Jun 30th, 2014Still prefer A to Z for an Oregon Pinot but this was very good!
Still prefer A to Z for an Oregon Pinot but this was very good!
Apr 25th, 2014Light Pinot w/ smooth finish. Great for spring n summer days .
Light Pinot w/ smooth finish. Great for spring n summer days .
Apr 28th, 2013