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Beaux Freres Ribbon Ridge The Upper Terrace Pinot Noir 2005
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BN#206599 |
Beaux Frères is owned by three partners : Michael G. Etzel, Robert M. Parker, Jr. and Robert Roy. Michael is the winemaker, and brother-in-law of Robert Parker. In 1990, the first crop was harvested and Michael sold the grapes to well-known Oregon winemakers Ken Wright and Dick Ponzi. Beaux Frères' first release was 1991. The goal at this estate is to produce world-class Pinot Noir from small, well-balanced yields and ripe, healthy fruit that represent the essence of their vineyards. This Upper Terrace is a ten acre vineyard with extremely low yields of 2 tons per acre. It is usually a deeper and richer wine than the Beaux Frères Vineyard, with complex floral and forest floor components that add to the sultry, natural ripeness of the fruit.
Wine Spectator
Has a plush feel, despite its open, velvety texture, offering black cherry, raspberry and subtle spice flavors, finishing with a fleshiness that makes it seductive. More up-front than the Beaux Frères Vineyard bottling, but should hum well for quite a few years. Drink now through 2015. 880 cases made.
Score: 92.
—Harvey Steiman,
May
31,
2007.
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Kosher
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All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
All pricing and availability subject to change.
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