Producer | Benton Lane |
Country | United States |
Region | Oregon |
Subregion | Willamette Valley |
Varietal | Pinot Noir |
Vintage | 2021 |
Sku | 8038306962 |
Size | 750ml |
It all began in 1988 when accomplished winemaker Steve Girard (founder of Girard winery) walked away from the familiar and ventured North, driven by a desire to craft cool-climate Pinot Noir in the then-uncharted region of Oregon’s Southern Willamette Valley.His journey led him to the pristine soils of a historic sheep ranch, known as Sunny Mount Ranch, on a sweeping ridge that extended from the Coastal Mountain Range. The surrounding mountains protected the ranch by gently pushing rain clouds to the north and south of the property, creating the perfect mix of sunny days and cool nights needed for growing Pinot Noir. Cloaked in a thick forest and surrounded by miles of untouched land, his newly planted vineyard offered an interesting mix of sedimentary and volcanic soils which would provide a diverse opportunity for terroir expression.
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Since its founding Benton-Lane Estate is known to produce over-delivering wines at very reasonable price points.
Editors' Choice
One sniff is all it takes for this wine to win you over, with its aromas of forest floor, cinnamon stick, red fruit and spice. The flavors show elegance, texture, tension and transparency. Of everything though, it's the balance that most impresses, along with the lingering finish. It's gorgeous. Sean P. Sullivan, 7/1/2022.
A perky red, with lively cherry and strawberry flavors that finish with snappy tannins. Drink now through 2027. 9,000 cases made. Tim Fish, 8/31/2022.
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