Rating 88
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2015
Appellation
Oregon
USA
ABV 13.5%
Price $27.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2018-07-16

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Picnics In The Park, Relaxing After Work, Starting The Night

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Pinot Noir

Van Duzer Pinot Noir 2015 Review

This is an elegant, tranquil, and wistful style of Willamette Pinot. The color is medium light, and aromas include bramble fruit and something reminiscent of a clean, sunny barn. Flavors include strawberry-rhubarb pie and a hint of clove. The texture of the wine is medium-light with subtle, dry tannins. It’s not the most complex Willamette Pinot you’ll come across, but it’s very pleasant – especially if you like a lighter, subtler style of Pinot.

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Van Duzer Pinot Noir 2015
This is an elegant, tranquil, and wistful style of Willamette Pinot. The color is medium light, and aromas include bramble fruit and something reminiscent of a clean, sunny barn. Flavors include strawberry-rhubarb pie and a hint of clove. The texture of the wine is medium-light with subtle, dry tannins. It’s not the most complex Willamette Pinot you’ll come across, but it’s very pleasant – especially if you like a lighter, subtler style of Pinot.

Reviewed On: 07-16-2018
88
POINTS
Van Duzer Pinot Noir 2015
This is an elegant, tranquil, and wistful style of Willamette Pinot. The color is medium light, and aromas include bramble fruit and something reminiscent of a clean, sunny barn. Flavors include strawberry-rhubarb pie and a hint of clove. The texture of the wine is medium-light with subtle, dry tannins. It’s not the most complex Willamette Pinot you’ll come across, but it’s very pleasant – especially if you like a lighter, subtler style of Pinot.

Reviewed On: 07-16-2018