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Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Earthy

Van Duzer

Van Duzer Westside Blocks Pinot Noir

United States, Oregon

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

4.2

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Van Duzer Westside Blocks Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Van Duzer Vineyards, a renowned winery located in the Willamette Valley appellation of Oregon. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Westside Blocks vineyard, which is known for its unique soil composition and ideal growing conditions for Pinot Noir. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, gentle handling, and aging in French oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a beautiful expression of the terroir, with a delicate balance of fruit, acidity, and tannins. It is a classic example of Oregon Pinot Noir, with a medium body, bright red fruit flavors, and a long, elegant finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Van Duzer Westside Blocks Pinot Noir is a truly unique expression of the variety.It offers a complex and layered palate, with aromas of bright cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, complemented by subtle hints of baking spices and fresh earth. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-balanced, with a velvety texture and fine-grained tannins that lead to a long, spicy finish.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Searing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Van Duzer

Region: Oregon

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, located between Washington to the north and California to the south. It is known for its diverse landscape of forests, mountains, rivers, and high desert, and for its vibrant wine industry. Oregon's wine industry dates back to the mid-1800s, when the first vineyards were planted in the Willamette Valley. The region was largely forgotten until the 1960s, when a group of pioneering winemakers began to experiment with Pinot Noir and other cool-climate varieties. Since then, Oregon has become one of the most important wine regions in the United States, with over 500 wineries and more than 1,000 vineyards.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

0 Review