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Vineyard: Durant
| Owners | Ken Durant, Penny Durant |
| Appellation | Dundee Hills |
| Story | Owners are Ken and Penny Durant Planted in 1973 in Dundee Hills making it one of the oldest vineyards in the Dundee Hills 55 acres, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris Farmed sustainably Southeast exposure on Jory soils at elevation of 200' to 600' |
| Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 White Rose Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., pH 3.61, 500 cases, $30. A
blend from 3 sub-appellations of the Willamette Valley, 4 different vineyards (White Rose Vineyard,
Durant Vineyard, Luciole Vineyard and Kason Vineyard), 9 different vineyard blocks and 6 different
clones. 28% whole cluster. Total skin contact 19-31 days. All wine basket pressed. Aged 15 months
in 14% French oak.
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Light red rose color in the glass. Effusive aromas of dark red cherries, spice,
sawdust and stem. A step up in body and intensity featuring bright red cherry essence with
gregarious spice including clove, carrying over to the long and refreshing finish fueled by bright acidity.
Perhaps a touch under ripe, but I find it irresistible: it’s what the vintage gave. Very good.
Reviewed November 24, 2012
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2010 Matello Durant Vineyard Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 100 cases, $42. Winemaker Marcus Goodfellow’s first
vintage from a vineyard planted in 1974 to Pommard clone, and nonirrigated.
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Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Very light
but charming array of red fruit flavors including cherries, strawberries and
cranberries. Highly aromatic on approach, and comes at you like an
arrow upon entry. Elegantly styled with well-matched tannin and acidity, offering
interesting hints of anise and baking spice. Shows off the vintage beautifully.
Reviewed November 24, 2012
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2010 Matello Souris Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 165 cases, $42. A barrel selection from
Whistling Ridge Vineyard, Durant Vineyard and Bishop Creek Vineyard. Non-irrigated vines.
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Light reddishpurple
color in the glass. Delicate aromas of cherries and strawberries unfold nicely over time in the glass.
Rather austere and “Burgundian” in style if you will, featuring red fruits with hints of oak, redwood and herbs in
the background. Finishes with mellow red cherry flavor. Elegant, like see-thru red lingerie. Some may find the
wine too tight, light and tart but they may miss the point of this acid-charged wine. Very good.
Reviewed November 24, 2012
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 White Rose Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., pH 3.61, 500 cases, $30. A blend from 3 sub-appellations of the Willamette Valley, 4 different vineyards (White Rose Vineyard, Durant Vineyard, Luciole Vineyard and Kason Vineyard), 9 different vineyard blocks and 6 different clones. 28% whole cluster. Total skin contact 19-31 days. All wine basket pressed. Aged 15 months in 14% French oak. · Light red rose color in the glass. Effusive aromas of dark red cherries, spice, sawdust and stem. A step up in body and intensity featuring bright red cherry essence with gregarious spice including clove, carrying over to the long and refreshing finish fueled by bright acidity. Perhaps a touch under ripe, but I find it irresistible: it’s what the vintage gave. Very good. Reviewed November 24, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Matello Durant Vineyard Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 100 cases, $42. Winemaker Marcus Goodfellow’s first vintage from a vineyard planted in 1974 to Pommard clone, and nonirrigated. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Very light but charming array of red fruit flavors including cherries, strawberries and cranberries. Highly aromatic on approach, and comes at you like an arrow upon entry. Elegantly styled with well-matched tannin and acidity, offering interesting hints of anise and baking spice. Shows off the vintage beautifully. Reviewed November 24, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Matello Souris Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 165 cases, $42. A barrel selection from Whistling Ridge Vineyard, Durant Vineyard and Bishop Creek Vineyard. Non-irrigated vines. · Light reddishpurple color in the glass. Delicate aromas of cherries and strawberries unfold nicely over time in the glass. Rather austere and “Burgundian” in style if you will, featuring red fruits with hints of oak, redwood and herbs in the background. Finishes with mellow red cherry flavor. Elegant, like see-thru red lingerie. Some may find the wine too tight, light and tart but they may miss the point of this acid-charged wine. Very good. Reviewed November 24, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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