2006 Estate Pinot Noir
A beautifully structured Pinot Noir from seven clones
The deep purple color gives an initial indication of the depth of this exceptional vintage. A complex nose of dark cherry, cocoa and tobacco introduces flavors that coat the mouth with ripe black fruits, spices and tongue wrapping cocoa. A structure of balanced acidity and soft, integrated tannins extends the harmony.
VINEYARD: 100% Van Duzer Estate
VINIFERA: 100% Pinot Noir: 17% Dijon Clones, 23% Pommard, 20% Wädenswil
ALCOHOL: 12.97%
Cost: $ 30.00
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A beautiful dark red garnet color meets the eye as the nose detects aromas of ripe red fruits and a subtle interplay of blackberry and black cherry.
Complex spice notes derived from the Dijon clones and French oak barrels mingle with floral notes of violet and purple jasmine.
This is not an astringent or aggressive wine, rather, soft-textured tannins greet the mouth. Integrated spicy oak marries with the fruit to carry through on a moderately long finish.
Wine of the Week - I love the label! To me it captures the personality of the wine... playful, tempting, inviting, abundant. The Van Duzer is all of those and more. It's a great example of why Oregon and Pinot are a perfect pairing. And with so many good Pinot's now getting very pricey, this Estate bottled offering hits my "good value" meter. Add to that the fact that Van Duzer is into sustainable farming and this is a wine pick that's easy to make.
This wine delivers on the reason Pinot is a favorite. From the dark fruit aromas to the lucious feel in your mouth when you take a sip to the rich flavors of black cherry and crisply acidic finish, it's all Pinot Noir and it shows off why Oregon is America's Burgundy.
Like Burgundy, there is the complexity that Pinot is know for, but also there's the All-American emphasis on letting the fruitiness lead the taste experience.
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