tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post1674292634467700760..comments2023-10-10T14:43:29.795-04:00Comments on Brooklynguy's Wine and Food Blog: Belle Pente - Old World Pinot from OregonBrooklynguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16321573602782343974noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-66623643740636869062008-06-13T01:44:00.000-04:002008-06-13T01:44:00.000-04:00I could not agree more. In my opinion the Belle Pe...I could not agree more. In my opinion the Belle Pente wines are always among the very finest wines in Oregon. They are distinct and loaded with real terroir character. <BR/><BR/>Brian is an extraordinary winegrower.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-58049645560877459242008-06-10T20:26:00.000-04:002008-06-10T20:26:00.000-04:00hard to tell based on that producer though, in my ...hard to tell based on that producer though, in my opinion. although the vineyard is grand cru for sure, the producer of the same name is making manipulated juice and i wouldn't judge the vintage based on that wine. they make exactly what you describe in every vintage now. remember the incredible scores the 04s generated? <BR/><BR/>let's taste an 06 belle pente or st innocent justice or something like that, and then we'll get a better idea.Brooklynguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321573602782343974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-11272547670665619552008-06-10T14:32:00.000-04:002008-06-10T14:32:00.000-04:00Hey--I had a bottle of the Shea Willamette Valley ...Hey--I had a bottle of the Shea Willamette Valley Shea Vineyard 2006 last night...Quite the shocker! Clocking in at 14.25%, it reminded me of a thin, lean Zinfandel. Not precisely what one would expect from Willamette, huh? At $45, it's certainly not what I want from my Oregon Pinot. Stick with the cooler (or more typical) years, I say...Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840433543804906851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-80502964487019602572008-06-09T21:36:00.000-04:002008-06-09T21:36:00.000-04:00thanks pal!thanks pal!Brooklynguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321573602782343974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-11475472249210243732008-06-07T18:26:00.000-04:002008-06-07T18:26:00.000-04:00Goodness, I hope not. There's room in the world of...Goodness, I hope not. There's room in the world of Pinot for the full range of expression, don't you think? Even for those of us who like our Pinot to taste like, well, Pinot...Keep up the great work. Those of us in the 'hood (& those outside it, I'm sure) deeply appreciate it.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840433543804906851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-34485635871691957612008-06-06T10:38:00.000-04:002008-06-06T10:38:00.000-04:00hey sean - i never tasted the 02 but i bet it's am...hey sean - i never tasted the 02 but i bet it's amazing. their website recommends holding that wine for further evolution. the only thing i heard about 06 is that yields are back to "normal," no late rains or other problems that reduced production. even if what you say is true, i imagine that belle pente and such others would not make jammy wine.Brooklynguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321573602782343974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-54013504499251563822008-06-06T04:23:00.000-04:002008-06-06T04:23:00.000-04:00Hey BG,Great call on the Murto vineyard. I had a s...Hey BG,<BR/><BR/>Great call on the Murto vineyard. I had a six-pack of the 2002, a great vintage there in Oregon, & am sad to report that there's only one left in my cellar. I served the last one with a grilly mix of seasoned shrimp & sausage--impeccable pairing. What's the word on the '06 vintage? I've read that it's more fruit-driven, bordering on intensive, California-style extraction rather than that understated Burgundian style. I'd be interested to see what Belle Pente makes of it...Also, if you're a fan of that old-world style, be sure to check out Domaine Drouhin, Soter (Tony Soter, formerly of Etude), & for an unbelievable price/quality ratio, Elk Cove (great Oregon Pinot for $20!). All of these wines are unmistakably Oregon, but also unmistakably Pinot, if you know what I mean.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840433543804906851noreply@blogger.com