Benton-Lane First Class Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2003
Winery
Benton-Lane
Appellation
United States
→ Oregon
→ Willamette Valley
Vintage
2003
Type
Red
Grapes
- Pinot Noir 100.00%
Retail Price
$35.00
USD
(750 ml.)
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Wine Ratings
Ageability
0% said wine will improve with age
100% said wine is ready to drink now
0% said wine is over the hill
Bang for Buck
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0% said wine price is an average price
100% said wine price is a poor price


On the nose, this demonstrates the floral quality of a great Pinot, but I'm a little concerned about the jamminess of the black raspberry and black currant. And those extracted fruits really come through on the palate in an assertive way, where all the floral and earthy qualities of a good Pinot get masked beneath its fruit-forward style. July 27, 2007