98 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir -- A Rebirth - Printable Version +- WineBoard (https://www.wines.com/wineboard) +-- Forum: TASTING NOTES & WINE SPECIFIC FORUMS (https://www.wines.com/wineboard/forum-200.html) +--- Forum: Pinot Noir/Red Burgundy (https://www.wines.com/wineboard/forum-29.html) +--- Thread: 98 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir -- A Rebirth (/thread-6616.html) |
- Bucko - 02-24-2000 Bethel Heights has never been at the top of my OR Pinot Noir list -- poor QPR for oak-laden messes. Supposedly they backed off on all of the oak in 1997 (I did not try them), producing more fruit-driven wines. This 98 wine shows that. Let's hope this trend continues into the future. 1998 Bethel Heights, Pinot Noir, Nysa Vineyards, $28. Red fruit and earthy aromas carry over to the palate, with rich, tart red cherries, a hint of smoke, a light hand on the oak, nicely balanced. There was a faint aroma of matchstick when opened, but this quickly blew off. A fair price for a very tasty wine. Bucko |