2005 Belle Pente Pinot Noir Estate Reserve
Pinot Noir
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By Josh Raynolds
(Belle Pente Pinot Noir Estate Reserve Yamhill-Carlton District) Login and sign up and see review text.
May/June 2008, IWC Issue #138, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jon Rimmerman
(BELLE PENTE Reserve Pinot Noir) Oregon Pinot Noir Dear Friends, This just arrived in the warehouse and it's quite limited so I wanted to put it out before the weekend... If you are looking for excellent domestic Pinot Noir that is full of verve and a real sense of place, head to Oregon where distinct and dignified Pinot Noir is produced from a variety of terrain - all at moderate prices. The northern latitude and longer heating degree days in summer typically yield fruit with acidity and extract to match (plus lower alcohol than California). This combination resembles what is produced in the Cote d'Or but the Oregon terroir of soil and ocean-influenced climate remains unique. This is Belle Pente's finest entrant and it's an opportunity to taste a 2005 wine that combines power and richness with the delicate majesty of the Pinot Noir grape. This natural/biodynamic wine is the cr_me-de-la-cr_me from the winery - it is now coming into its own and it should age for another 4-8 years with ease - only 300 cases produced: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as a fairly priced reserve bottling from a vintage with staying power: 2005 Belle Pente Pinot Noir "Estate Reserve" (Yamhill-Carlton) (this is not the Belle Pente Vineyard, the Estate Reserve is their top wine) Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA OR7700
6/11/2009, (See more on Garagiste...)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2005
- TypeRed
- ProducerBelle Pente
- VarietyPinot Noir
- DesignationEstate Reserve
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionOregon
- SubRegionWillamette Valley
- AppellationYamhill-Carlton
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2/27/2024 - pape du neuf wrote: 93 Points
Many years after its supposed drinking window, this Pinot was still in prime condition. Deep garnet, no bricking, fresh on the nose with cherry and plum.
Silky on the palate, combining dark fruits with enough acidity to keep it lively.
Not a hint at all of any oxidation or deterioration.
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12/12/2015 - tblair wrote: 93 Points
Great wine. I let it open for 2+ hours and was rewarded esp as it is getting toward end of drinking window.
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12/1/2015 - skifree wrote: 91 Points
This was drinking very nicely, lots of bright red fruit, mushrooms, earth, and some spice in a well balanced package. Wonderful with left-over turkey dinner meal.
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5/17/2012 - wagging_tail wrote: 91 Points
Great wine after being open for 1.5 hrs.
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4/10/2012 - wagging_tail wrote: 92 Points
Awesome. Second time we've tried this wine in the last 12 months. Needed about 1hr to open up. Deep cherry and strawberry, earthy, mushroom. Nice body and med long finish.
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