Willamette Valley, OregonBelle Pente’s Brian O’Donnell has fashioned a lovely, graceful Willamette Valley Pinot that shows the best facets of the 2018 harvest exemplified by the harmony that superior viticultural practices and skillful winemaking can achieve. Belle Pente’s 2018 Pinot – a blend of Yamhill-Carlton and Dundee Hills fruit – reflects a gorgeous ruby robe segueing to deep aromas of black cherries, cranberries, dried rose, sweet tobacco, and smoky soil. On the palate, cherry, and black plum fruit meshes with firm tannins, crisp acidity, and an elegant, loamy soil signature. Subtle notes of smoke, black cherry, and vanilla emerge on the wine’s long, sumptuous finish. As always, Belle Pente’s 2018 Willamette Valley blend conveys abundant charm and stylishness with a purity of fruit expression rare for its price level. Enjoy this superb Oregon Pinot now or over the coming three to five years with classic fare like grilled salmon, roast chicken, lamb chops, and duck confit.
Naturally farmed.
