Limited new release from Beaux-Freres, one of Oregon's best wineries. 94 Points Wine Spectator: "Seamlessly complex and silky, with vivid raspberry and blueberry flavors accented by black tea and savory spice notes that dance elegantly toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2024." The Beaux Freres vineyards are located on an 86-acre farm in Yamhill County's Willamette Valley. Majestic Douglas fir trees comprise just under 50 acres of the farm, with the homestead and barns occupying another six acres. The vineyard is situated on 30 acres of steep contiguous hillsides that enjoy an exceptional south/southwest exposure. The property, purchased in 1987 by Michael Etzel and the noted wine critic Robert M. Parker, Jr., was named Beaux Freres (the brothers-in-law). A few years later Robert Roy, a Pinot Noir and red burgundy enthusiast from Quebec, became the third member of the Beaux Freres partnership. A limited opportunity to try some of Oregon's highest rated Pinots!
Ellen Clifford
A lovely balanced Pinot for an unbalanced Oscars so white night. Surprisingly rich and deep berries but with so much fun spice. Methinks maybe this spent some time in a wee bit of new oak too—but mainly I love the white pepper and baking spice fun on it.
A lovely balanced Pinot for an unbalanced Oscars so white night. Surprisingly rich and deep berries but with so much fun spice. Methinks maybe this spent some time in a wee bit of new oak too—but mainly I love the white pepper and baking spice fun on it.
9.1Phillip Cooper
Really tight, at first... searing acidity. Mellowed after a while. #lastglassbest
Really tight, at first... searing acidity. Mellowed after a while. #lastglassbest
9.0Gilbert Van Hassel
Light, good for lunch. Period.
Light, good for lunch. Period.
8.8Frank Lin
Underwhelming Pinot. Not much flavor or aroma. Just kind of dull and uninteresting. Meh. Had it for CNY, then had it again 2 days later. No noticeable improvement. Uncle Dan thought it was nice.
Underwhelming Pinot. Not much flavor or aroma. Just kind of dull and uninteresting. Meh. Had it for CNY, then had it again 2 days later. No noticeable improvement. Uncle Dan thought it was nice.
8.5Matthew Lunning
Smooth...ordered the 2013 and received the 2016...little tricky
Smooth...ordered the 2013 and received the 2016...little tricky
8.8Jennifer Liu
59.99 from total wine. Initially a bit bright but after 30 min in the decanter, it brings out sweet ending. Quite interesting. Good but I don’t think I would spend that much again. It is my 51 years birthday bottle.
59.99 from total wine. Initially a bit bright but after 30 min in the decanter, it brings out sweet ending. Quite interesting. Good but I don’t think I would spend that much again. It is my 51 years birthday bottle.
9.0Warren Grossman
Bright fruit, silky and finishes nicely
Bright fruit, silky and finishes nicely
9.3Michael Himmel
More later
More later
9.1Gene Buonviri
Exceptional, black cherry, blueberry. Just drink, savor and enjoy.
Exceptional, black cherry, blueberry. Just drink, savor and enjoy.
9.5WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.