Benmar Into the Fog Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023 is a captivating wine that beautifully encapsulates the essence of Oregon's renowned wine region. The nose opens with an alluring bouquet of ripe red cherries, wild strawberries, and pomegranate, enriched by subtle notes of rose petals, forest floor, and a hint of clove. On the palate, this Pinot Noir is elegantly balanced with a silky texture, offering flavors of fresh red berries, cranberry, and a touch of spice, underscored by a delicate minerality. Fine-grained tannins and a vibrant acidity enhance the wine’s complexity and depth, leading to a long, graceful finish with lingering impressions of cherry and subtle earthy nuances.
Comparable Pinot Noirs -
Benmar Into the Fog | 96D | $39.95/bottle
Big Table Farm Pelos Sandberg | 95D | $72/bottle
Lange Estate Reserve | 93D | $55/bottle
Purple Hands Shea Vineyard | 94D | $70/bottle
Soter Vineyards | 93D | $60/bottle
Walter Scott Justice Vineyard | 94D | $80/bottle
Critic Ratings
Decanter Review - Rated 96:
“Dark bing cherry and raspberry fruits, with notes of deep forest underbrush, conifer, rose petals, and sweet loamy earth. Medium to fullbodied, featuring apple-skin tannins and crunchy pomegranate nuances, smoky clove, allspice, star anise, and pressed violets. Expressive, with a balanced tension and purity of flavours – indeed a remarkable wine for only its second vintage by winemaker Greg Bybee.”
