Benton Lane was an early starter in the Oregon wine movement. Located in the southern Willamette Valley, between Eugene and Corvallis, grapes here get plenty of sunlight for complete ripening before the autumn rains. The result is a very good Pinot Noir that is widely available and, at $24.99, a fine value. I had this glass to accompany a delicious Faro Island salmon dish at Kitchen 600 in Kalamazoo.
Deep and dark red. Has all the concentrated smells and flavors that I associate with Willamette Valley Pinot: cherries, pepper and spice. Sweet French oak balanced with orange zest acidity. Lots of complexity on the finish. I have had some excellent Oregon Pinots over the past several months, and this measures up nicely for quality and value.
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