So begins a new chapter in their lives spending 5 years travelling the globe looking for the perfect spot to produce Pinot Noirs. Their search took them from France, Tasmania and eventually deciding on Oregon. In 1988 Brenton Lane was born on an 1,860-acre sheep farm at the foothills of Willamette Valley straddled between Brenton and Lane counties inspiring the name. With 100% Estate grown fruit it’s easy to understand all the accolades the wines have received including more Top 100 Wines of the Year than any other Oregon winery. Source: www.brenton-lane.com
Benton Lane Pinot Gris 2016.
This is some of the nicest Pinot Gris you’ll drink anywhere. Crisp, clean but with surprising depth and complexity. Citrus, honey suckle blossoms and a grassy quality that could almost convince you this is a Sauvignon Blanc but nothing could be farther from the truth. One sip of mouthfuls of honeydew melon, white peach and pear balanced with wonderful citrus and minerality will convince you this is a wine to add to the cellar. Especially those days you invite friends over to enjoy seafood from the grill, seafood or chicken salads or Asian dishes. This is a winner.
Brenton Lane Pinot Noir 2014.
The 2014 is current vintage and with some age on the bottle it is drinking beautifully. The nose is smoky with cedar, floral notes and some red fruits. The palate on the other hand will have you wanting to pour another glass. Such a soft, approachable mouthfeel, delight to drink with loads of black cherries, raspberries, some fruit sweetness in the mid palate and impressive balance. Interesting earthy, licorice note on the finish. Did I mention the impressive balance? You’ll get it when you drink it. Screams Salmon and vegetables with a soy/honey/brown sugar sauce. A delight to drink.
Final note …
Owner Steve Girard, 71, told WineBusiness.com that he and his wife, Carol, were selling their winery — familiar for its postage-stamp-style labels — to Huneeus Vintners LLC, based in Napa. Huneeus is best known for its Quintessa winery.
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