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Newberg, Oregon-based Beaux Freres has announced its 2007 pre-release Pinot Noir offerings to active buyers.  While not currently certified organic or biodynamic, this Willamette Valley winery began experimenting with nonconventional farming methods about six years ago, and today their entire property is farmed using biodynamic principles.

2007 pre-releases include three wines; 2007 Beaux Freres Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2007 Beaux Freres Upper Terrace Pinot Noir, and the 2007 Beaux Freres Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.  For those that love a good Oregon pinot (and who doesn’t), Beaux Freres reports that their 2007 vintages were harvested under similar conditions to 1995 and 1996, which were also very rainy around harvest time.  The result is a collection of dark ruby red wines that could age gracefully for as long as 15 years (the Willamette Valley Pinot may be closer to a maximum of 7 years, ideally).  Sounds like any of the trio might make a great match for a tasty Salmon steak in a few years.