Benton Lane Pinot Noir 2003
Pinot Noir
from Willamette Valley, Oregon
winemaker's notes:
Benton-Lane Pinot Noir is made from 100% Estate grown grapes.
After gentle de-stemming, the grapes are given a twenty-four hour cold soak then fermented in small open top fermenters and quietly aged for ten months in a proprietary blend of French oak cooperage. The wine is then blended and bottled without filtration to preserve the silky texture and sweet cherry fruit flavors of the grape.
A superb example of Willamette Pinot Noir from master vintner, Stephen Girard. Cherry overtones, and a silkly texture make this a terrific value wine which complements so many of our family meals. We love it!