Benmar Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Into the Fog 2022 mendoza His family ran a small

His family ran a small domaine in Lorraine

salted apricot and black pepper with freshly harvested honeycomb

The result is a slow developing

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

Jon and Boyd had the curious notion to co-ferment Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley with Nebbiolo from the Columbia Gorge

Benmar Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Into the Fog 2022 mendoza His family ran a smallNose 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