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Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge 2017

96 points James Suckling

Outer quote mark There’s a real sense of depth and detail here with fresh cherries and blueberries, swathed in vanilla-dusted violets, fresh-cut roasting herbs and biscuit spices. The palate has a very plush and smoothly rendered feel with a long, smooth and seamless run of ripe blueberries and cherries. Concentrated and elegant pinot with a long, long finish. Drink across the next decade. Inner quote mark (7/2019)95 points Decanter

Outer quote mark This 9.7ha vineyard, founded by winemaker Mike Etzel and his brother-in-law (2020 Decanter Hall of Fame Award winner) Robert Parker, was first planted in 1986. Fermented in wood, steel and amphora and aged in 45% new French casks for 11 months. It has elegant, fresh ripe cherry and plum, Asian spices and pretty floral notes. There’s density, length and a firm tannic structure, with no heaviness or astringency. (CC) Inner quote mark (12/2020)95 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Combines structure with verve, offering richly expressive raspberry, violet and orange peel flavors that take on polish and complexity toward well-buffed tannins.*Highly Recommended* (TF) Inner quote mark (6/2019)

Winery:

Product-type:

Regions:

,

Appelation:

2017

Vintage:

Ribbon Ridge

Volume:

75 cl

Alcohol:

14%

Acid GR/L:

6 g/l

Sugar GR/L:

under 3 g/l

Barreltype:

Oak

Grapes:

Pinot Noir 100%

VP-Number:

15408401

Price:

1443.50

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