The 1995 Beaux Fréres Vineyard Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir - It has persistently revealed excellent balance as well as beautifully integrated acidity and tannin. The color is a plum/garnet. The sweet nose offers aromas of spice, smoke, plums, cherries, currants, and a hint of white flowers. It is a sexy, but lighter-styled Pinot Noir, charming and elegant, on of our finest vintages. We recommend drinking it over the next several years.


The 1996 Beaux Fréres Vineyard Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir -- The 1996 has plenty of body, good sweet and sour black cherry fruit, and notes of earth, dust, and loamy soil. Anticipated maturity: now-2010?


The 1997 Beaux Fréres Vineyard Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir -- A dense ruby/purple color is followed by aromas of leather, underbrush, and sweet as well as sour cherries. There is plenty of depth and flavor. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2012.