Beaux Freres "Upper Terrace" Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge (Oregon) 2007

Slightly evolved, deep red.

Attractive, integrated nose of forest floor/herbs, red cherry, suave oak spice.

Round, sexy, mouth-filling stuff. Just enough of an acid/light tannin edge to frame it. Very Pinot, and not something that stands out as New World. Perfumed red fruit and herbs (slight jalapeno) in the mouth. RGS. Could drink a ton of this. Structure strengthens with air (some residual CO2 also). Great ringer in a Burgundy tasting.


$75? Gift from the Padres.