Diurnal flux, and cooling marine breezes can be felt in the 2014 Beaux Frères Zena Crown Pinot Noir. The wind-driven terroir of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA has graced it with a degree freshness—vivid red and blue fruit rest beneath a garland of crushed lavender, exotic spice and freshly grated nutmeg. The palate delivers focused acidity, one that drives through a core of lifted fruit, it dances and shimmers as it expands across the palate.
96 Points
Note: My firm, Cascadia Fine Wines represents Beaux Frères in Asia.