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An Historical Perspective of Reviews;

Introduction: Here is a listing of how La Bete wines have been reviewed in the past. Currently our pinot noirs sell out so quickly, and we make such small amounts, that they are not generally available for review by our major publications.

International Wine Cellar, Stephen Tanzer
March/April 2001:
1998 Pinot Noir, Knights’ Gambit/Red Hills 85 pts.
March/April 2004:
2002 Pinot Noir, Selection du Cave
85 pts.
2002 Pinot Noir, Stoller Vyd. 86pts.
2002 Pinot Noir, Momtazi Vyd. 85 pts.

Wine & Spirits,
June 2004:
2002 Pinot Noir, Stoller Vyd. 89pts.
2001 Pinot Noir, Archery Summit Vyd. 88pts.

The Wine Enthusiast,
December 2000:
1998 Pinot Noir, Knights’ Gambit/Red Hills Vyd 92pts.

November 2004:
2002 Pinot Noir, Stoller Vyd. 90pts.
2002 Pinot Noir, Momtazi Vyd. 88 pts.
2002 Pinot Noir, Selection du Cave 86 pts.
2002 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 84 pts.

The Vine, Clive Coates ( 20 point scale)
Review of 1998 Pinot Noirs:
1998 Pinot Noir, Knights’ Gambit/Red Hills Vyd. 13.0pts.

Review of 2000 Pinot Noirs:
2000 Pinot Noir, Corral Creek Vyd. 14.0 pts.
2000 Pinot Noir, Reed & Reynolds Vyd. 14.0 pts.

The Wine Spectator,
September 15, 2000:
1998 Pinot Noir, Knights’ Gambit/Red Hills Vyd. 87pts.
May 15, 2001:
1999 Aligote, Newhouse Vyd. 85 pts.
1999 Chardonnay, Brunker-Hall Vyd. 81pts.
1998 Chardonnay, Brunker-Hall Vyd. 83pts.
1999 Pinot Gris, Carabella Vyd. 86 pts.
1999 Pinot Noir, Knights’ Gambit/Red Hills Vyd. 88pts.
1999 Pinot Noir, McClure Vyd. 88pts.
1999 Pinot Noir, Temperance Hill Vyd. 90pts.
1999 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 87 pts.
1998 Pinot Noir, Knights’ Gambit/Red Hills Vyd. 87pts.

June 15, 2002:
2000 Pinot Gris, Melrose Vyd. 87pts.
2000 Pinot Noir, Archery Summit Vyd. 73pts.
2000 Pinot Noir, Corral Creek Vyd. 90 pts.
2000 Pinot Noir, Reed & Reynolds Vyd. 91pts.
2000 Pinot Noir, St. Vincent Cuvee 87 pts.

June 15, 2003:
2001 Pinot Noir, Archery Summit Vyd. 89pts.
2001 Pinot Noir, Reed & Reynolds Vyd. 90pts.
2001 Pinot Noir, Temperance Hill Vyd. 87pts.

June 30, 2004:
2002 Pinot Gris, Oregon 82 pts.
2002 Pinot Noir, Momtazi Vyd. 89 pts.
2002 Pinot Noir, Resonance Vyd. 90 pts.
“supple, with pure blackberry, plum and peppery spice flavors, finishing
with an intense sense of sweetness and fine tannins that let
the flavors
last impressively.”

2002 Pinot Noir, Selection du Cave 85 pts.
2002 Pinot Noir, Stoller Vyd. 87 pts.
“bright and ripe, with pomegranate and cherry flavors, slick tannins and a lively balance through the finish.”

2002 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 88 pts.

June 2005:
2003 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 88 pts.
The Wine Advocate,
November 2004
2002 Pinot Noir, Selection du Cave 86 pts
2002 Pinot Noir, Stoller 86 pts.
“Sweet, lush, and friendly on the attack, this wine pops forth with delightful red cherry flavors…”
2002 Pinot Noir, Momtazi 88 pts.
“sports a complex nose of espresso beans, black fruits, and spices”.

Five consecutive years of consistently fine wines.