Benmar Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Into the Fog 2022 mendoza Deep garnet-purple colored

Deep garnet-purple colored

famous for his elegantly handled Cannonau and Vermentino

Reminds us a little bit of Meursault Blagny - especially Jobard's version

Castillon-la-Bataille is a town on the Dordogne river famous for exactly two things

His family ran a small domaine in Lorraine

Benmar Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Into the Fog 2022 mendoza Deep garnet-purple coloredNose of ruby red cherry, strawberry fruit leather, black rose petal, cinnamon, clove, and clay. The palate is full bodied, with a silky aspect, pure cherry fruit with a touch of orange oil, baking spice, cocoa, and toffee that lingers on the finish. There's appealing acidity that holds the wine aloft throughout. This was just bottled, so it's showing impressive clarity and texture that will only improve, especially considering the 50% new oak, 10