Benton Lane Estate Pinot Noir 2023 (750ML)

91 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous: "The 2023 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley mixes chalk dust, rose petals and dried black cherries to form a darkly floral bouquet. The palate is soft and round, offering a tug of sour citrus up front that contrasts with ripe, violet-laced fruit. Minerality lingers as the 2023 finishes with medium length and impressive freshness. (Drink between 2025-2029)" 07/25

93 Points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter: "This is a ripe and expressive Pinot Noir blended by Amael Orrego, who crafts this wine across more than 80 Pinot Noir blocks. Sois bois and mushroom notes show an earthy immediacy in the aromatics, followed by ripe cherries and a touch of dusty minerality. The palate is sleek, showing freshness and a surprising structure. Ripe, fleshy red berries, savoury herbs, and a fresh forest element of pine bough and raspberry leaf balance the generosity of the fruit with the elegance of the savoury and umami nuances." 02/25