Retail $60. I first tasted this nearly three years ago for the 2nd Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir. I liked it then (90 points) and I like it now. But. Then I wrote: "Darker fruit here, with some spice as is the palate, could use a dash of acid, but this is very nice." I maintain that the acid is a bit lacking here, but the fruit is more than a bit lighter with black and bright cherry along with some spice and earth on the nose. The palate is lighter than I remember, more Pinot-like, even. So while the flavor profile has shifted, albeit slightly, my assessment of the wine, overall, has not changed all that much. Excellent. 90 Points.
Medium color. Dark fruits, strawberry, cherry on the nose and initial palate. Medium body. Exceptionally well balanced and friendly right out of the bottle. Didn't find it necessary to decant, as it wasn't acidic or hot. Held up well when the bottle was finished two days later. Probably the most friendly Van Duzer we've had to date.
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The Second Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir: Retail $60. Darker fruit here, with some spice as is the palate, could use a dash of acid, but this is very nice. Very Good to Excellent. 89-91 Points. thedrunkencyclist.com
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10/22/2023 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 90 Points
Retail $60. I first tasted this nearly three years ago for the 2nd Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir. I liked it then (90 points) and I like it now. But. Then I wrote: "Darker fruit here, with some spice as is the palate, could use a dash of acid, but this is very nice." I maintain that the acid is a bit lacking here, but the fruit is more than a bit lighter with black and bright cherry along with some spice and earth on the nose. The palate is lighter than I remember, more Pinot-like, even. So while the flavor profile has shifted, albeit slightly, my assessment of the wine, overall, has not changed all that much. Excellent. 90 Points.
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1/12/2023 - krhaugh Likes this wine: 88 Points
Quick decant. Nice PN in a good drinking window right now. I would drink up if you have this vintage.
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1/7/2021 - SyrahForth310 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Medium color.
Dark fruits, strawberry, cherry on the nose and initial palate. Medium body.
Exceptionally well balanced and friendly right out of the bottle. Didn't find it necessary to decant, as it wasn't acidic or hot.
Held up well when the bottle was finished two days later.
Probably the most friendly Van Duzer we've had to date.
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12/7/2019 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 90 Points
The Second Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir: Retail $60. Darker fruit here, with some spice as is the palate, could use a dash of acid, but this is very nice. Very Good to Excellent. 89-91 Points. thedrunkencyclist.com
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