Pinot Noir, Belle Pente, Willamette Valley, OR, 2022

Belle Pente has been crafting elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley for decades, and this 2022 bottling is a perfect introduction to their style. A blend of organically farmed estate fruit and top vineyard sites, it balances bright fruit, floral lift, and earthy complexity with the signature freshness of Oregon Pinot.

Wild strawberry, red cherry, and cranberry take center stage, layered with rose petals, black tea, and a hint of damp earth. The texture is silky yet structured, with fine-grained tannins and just the right amount of acidity to keep it fresh. A versatile food wine, it pairs beautifully with roast chicken, mushroom risotto, or even a simple weeknight pasta. Pure Willamette Valley charm, with enough depth to age but plenty of appeal right now.