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Vineyard: Van Duzer Estate
| Owner | Marilynn Thoma |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Van Duzer Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.3% alc., pH 3.53, TA 0.56, 4,300 cases, $30. The
first vintage made start to finish by a new winemaking team consisting of winemaker Jerry Murray, assistant
winemaker Florent Merlier, and vineyard manager Bruce Sonnen. Aged 11 months in 35% new French oak.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Demure aromas of black cherries, briar, spice, and cedary oak.
Flavors of earth bound cherries and plums wrapped in well-mannered tannins, finishing dry with a reasonable
intensity. Nothing to criticize but doesn’t wake up my palate. Good.
Reviewed November 24, 2012
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2005 Van Duzer Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
12.5% alc., $24.
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Sweet and floral scents with
some farmyard and animale. Succulent blue and black fruits, tangy acidity and commendable balance.
Reviewed January 30, 2008
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2005 Van Duzer Estate Flagpole Block Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $45. Note: Van Duzer has had Brett in their wines and it has been part of the Van Duzer
’style,’ especially in the 2002, 2003 and 2004 vintages. In 2004, the Brett aromas were initially
masked by the intense fruit, but with time as the fruit intensity dissipated, the Brett became obvious. I
believe the problem was curtailed in the 2005 vintage and will be eliminated from the 2006 vintage on
when the wines are produced in a newly constructed winery. Although there was no typical Brett aromas
in the above wines, the aromatic profiles were a bit unusual and some may find them off-putting.
That said, the wines are drinking quite nicely now.
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Darkest in
color of the three Van Duzer wines. The aromatics are strange, if not unpleasant showing some reduction
with vanilla and floral notes and an unidentified chemical component. The dark fruit flavors, however, are
luscious and layered, rich but not cloying. Acidity and tannins are reigned in and the whole package is
nicely balanced.
Reviewed January 30, 2008
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2005 Van Duzer Estate Westside Block Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $45.
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Similar aromatics
as above, very floral with added earthiness. Black cherries and black raspberries are a bit tart and
the tannins are forefront. The mouth feel is soft and inviting.
Reviewed January 30, 2008
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ARTICLE »
2004 Van Duzer Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
7,000 cases, $29.
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A luscious and hearty Pinot Noir that has a very long finish. Rich, round, mature, sweet fruit saturates the mid palate and leaves a demure and creamy sensation.
Reviewed August 14, 2006
WINERY »
2004 Van Duzer Dijon Blocks Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5%, $39. All of the three Van Duzer Pinot Noirs tasted
were darker-colored and richer in style than any of the other Pinot Noirs in the lineup. Also worth a look: 2004 Van Duzer Homestead Block Pinot Noir 13.5% alc., $39, and 2004
Van Duzer Flagpole Block Pinot Noir 13.5% alc., $39.
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I liked this one
for its floral notes in the nose and on the palate. Nicely balanced, with a tangy finish featuring a citrus
edge.
Reviewed February 12, 2007
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 Van Duzer Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.3% alc., pH 3.53, TA 0.56, 4,300 cases, $30. The first vintage made start to finish by a new winemaking team consisting of winemaker Jerry Murray, assistant winemaker Florent Merlier, and vineyard manager Bruce Sonnen. Aged 11 months in 35% new French oak. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Demure aromas of black cherries, briar, spice, and cedary oak. Flavors of earth bound cherries and plums wrapped in well-mannered tannins, finishing dry with a reasonable intensity. Nothing to criticize but doesn’t wake up my palate. Good. Reviewed November 24, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Van Duzer Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
12.5% alc., $24. · Sweet and floral scents with some farmyard and animale. Succulent blue and black fruits, tangy acidity and commendable balance. Reviewed January 30, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Van Duzer Estate Flagpole Block Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $45. Note: Van Duzer has had Brett in their wines and it has been part of the Van Duzer ’style,’ especially in the 2002, 2003 and 2004 vintages. In 2004, the Brett aromas were initially masked by the intense fruit, but with time as the fruit intensity dissipated, the Brett became obvious. I believe the problem was curtailed in the 2005 vintage and will be eliminated from the 2006 vintage on when the wines are produced in a newly constructed winery. Although there was no typical Brett aromas in the above wines, the aromatic profiles were a bit unusual and some may find them off-putting. That said, the wines are drinking quite nicely now. · Darkest in color of the three Van Duzer wines. The aromatics are strange, if not unpleasant showing some reduction with vanilla and floral notes and an unidentified chemical component. The dark fruit flavors, however, are luscious and layered, rich but not cloying. Acidity and tannins are reigned in and the whole package is nicely balanced. Reviewed January 30, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Van Duzer Estate Westside Block Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $45. · Similar aromatics as above, very floral with added earthiness. Black cherries and black raspberries are a bit tart and the tannins are forefront. The mouth feel is soft and inviting. Reviewed January 30, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2004 Van Duzer Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
7,000 cases, $29. · A luscious and hearty Pinot Noir that has a very long finish. Rich, round, mature, sweet fruit saturates the mid palate and leaves a demure and creamy sensation. Reviewed August 14, 2006 WINERY »
2004 Van Duzer Dijon Blocks Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5%, $39. All of the three Van Duzer Pinot Noirs tasted were darker-colored and richer in style than any of the other Pinot Noirs in the lineup. Also worth a look: 2004 Van Duzer Homestead Block Pinot Noir 13.5% alc., $39, and 2004 Van Duzer Flagpole Block Pinot Noir 13.5% alc., $39. · I liked this one for its floral notes in the nose and on the palate. Nicely balanced, with a tangy finish featuring a citrus edge. Reviewed February 12, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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