“Hey, Coach Beard… what’s a “Flaneur”?” - Ted Lasso

A Wanderer!

Thanks, Ted Lasso, for continuing my education. And more besides! Ok, let’s get at it. On this fine Saturday (79 and sunny!) morning, we’re wandering up into the Chehalem Mountains of Oregon’s Willamette Valley for epic, aromatic, and oh-so-seductive PINOT NOIR! DOUBLE 93 POINTS, single vineyard goodness, ORGANICALLY FARMED, sustainably maintained, uber-dank! If you went GAGA for that Ribbon Ridge pinot vertical we offered up a couple of weeks back – these are their neighbors – and man, what a wine!!!

La Belle Promenade Vineyard sits high up in the coastal mountains at about 800 feet. Volcanic soils, cooling oceanic influences, and the long and slow ripening season make for one powerful black cherry BOMB! of epic proportions. Bracing acidity, beautiful balance, and this wonderfully smokey/meatiness endow this beauty with just gargantuan depth! Who doesn’t LOVE mulberries, right? And cola, and spicy herbs, raspberries, blueberries, bergamot tea, and this rich, fresh-pulled espresso aroma too – YOWZA! This is a treat! Did I mention it’s OVER 50% OFF?! Woooohoooooo!

Seriously, under $30 for a beauty of a single vineyard, AVA designated, Oregon monster of glorious pinosity – sign me up. But go like the Kerry wind in the Irish summer…this won’t be around long!!! Get a lot – this will sing for many a year to come!