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Benmar Into the Fog Pinot Noir 750ML (2023)
96
DM
The 2023 Into the Fog Pinot Noir is a captivating organic blend that showcases the finest qualities of two renowned Oregon vineyards. The majority of the fruit, 85%, is sourced from a vineyard nestled in front of the prestigious NYSA vineyard in the Dundee Hills, while the remaining 15% is carefully selected from the esteemed Cattrall Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. On the nose, this Pinot Noir greets you with an alluring medley of ripe red cherries, wild strawberries, and a subtle hint of earthiness, accompanied by delicate aromas of rose petals, cinnamon, and a touch of forest floor.The palate offers a harmonious fusion of blackcap raspberries, licorice fern, cedar, and sweet earth, intermingling with fresh, juicy red fruit. The wine’s energetic acidity and graceful tannins provide a perfect backdrop for the complex brininess and mouth-watering vibrancy that are the hallmarks of the Dundee Hills terroir. The influence of the Eola-Amity Hills is evident in the ethereal note of wild rose that emerges on the finish, alongside spiced oak and a mouth-coating basalt minerality. This elegant and expressive Pinot Noir is a testament to the exceptional quality achieved through organic farming practices.
96 Points - Decanter Magazine
10/23/2024
"Dark Bing cherry and raspberry fruits, with notes of deep forest underbrush, conifer, rose petals, and sweet loamy earth. Medium to full-bodied, 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. Named after his children, Bennett and Marecca, his wife, Jen, captured the front-label image. The grapes are sourced from an organically farmed vineyard near the NYSA Vineyard in Dundee Hills and Cattrall Vineyard in Eola-Amity Hills. They are fully destemmed, followed by a 72-hour cold soak with pump-overs and punch-downs, pressed and settled for eight days before being transferred to the barrel. The wine undergoes a 10-month élevage, followed by barrel-to-barrel racking for an additional six months of élevage."