2008 Van Duzer Westside Blocks Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.58, $45. 50% Dijon 667 with smaller amounts of Pommard and Dijon 113. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose is closed for business. Moderately rich core of brandied black cherry, spice and anise flavors that are currently reserved and linear. Slightly better the next day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Warrants several years in the cellar. Good (+). Reviewed August 13, 2011

Winery: Van Duzer Vineyards
From article: Not Too Late For Oregon ’08