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Vineyard: Durell
| Owners | Bill Price, Ellie Price |
| Appellation | Sonoma Valley |
| Story | First planted in 1979 by San Francisco businessman Ed Durell and his vineyard manager Steve Hill. Located in the southwestern foothills of Sonoma Valley, the vineyard receives its moderate climate from San Pablo Bay to the south and the Pacific Ocean to the west. All of the vineyard is in the Sonoma Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations, with a portion in Carneros. Elevations run from the valley floor to 500 ft. The vineyard is now owned by Bill and Ellie Price, but continues to be managed by Steve Hill and his son Ned. It is 180 acres planted predominantly to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with a little Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. |
| Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
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Pali Wine Co.: Manages an Ambitiously Diverse Portfolio (8.18 7/15/2010)
Saxon Brown Winery (6.17 2/26/2007)
Along the Pinot Trail in California: Part 2 - North Coast & Other (9.8 6/24/2012)
Dunstan Wines from Durell Vineyard (9.24 5/5/2013)
Small Sips of Pinot (8.16 6/8/2010)
On the Pinot Trail: WOPN 2010 (8.13 4/8/2010)
Small Sips of More California Pinot (7.17 5/7/2009)
Pali Wine Co. Spans the Entire Northwest Pinot Trail (7.21 7/9/2009)
Tasting Pinot with Plenty of Noir (9.9 7/21/2012)
2007 Loring Wine Co Pinots (7.9 1/1/2009)
Recommended Chardonnays (9.5 4/4/2012)
Three Sticks Wines: Three Superb Varietals (9.21 3/23/2013)
Chardonnays to Admire (9.12 10/1/2012)
Recent California Pinot Noir Releases (9.5 4/4/2012)
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
14.2% alc., $35. Sourced from Gap’s Crown, Durell,
Dutton Ranch, Sun Chase, and Parmalee Hill vineyards. Whole cluster pressed, indigenous yeast
fermentations, aged sur lie with weekly stirring, 100% malolactic fermentation in barrel, aged in 40%
new French oak barrels, and bottled without filtration.
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Pale straw color in the glass. Pleasant perfume
of baked pear, honey and toast. Moderately rich with a comforting smoothness, featuring lemony, nutty,
toasty flavors with a hint of toffee, leaving some lemon-driven scent on the lively finish. Seamless and
thoroughly enjoyable. Very good.
Reviewed October 2, 2012
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2010 Loring Wine Company Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
14.9%, $48.
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A big, full-on style
of Chardonnay in the Kistler tradition with plenty of attractive buttery white stone fruit and citrus aromas and
flavors. Oak is involved but not intrusive, while the alcohol lends body and creaminess. Very good.
Reviewed April 4, 2012
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2010 Loring Wine Company Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.8% alc., $48, screw cap.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the
glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of fresh cherries and ripe
strawberries. Round and polished in the mouth with a refined core of
ripe, dark red cherries and berries, finishing long with a cherry-fueled
intensity. This wine displays the most juiciness and tension of the Loring
wines tasted this day and exhibits impeccable balance.
Reviewed April 4, 2012
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2010 Dunstan Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.1% alc.,
pH 3.50, TA 0.80, 291 cases, $50. A blend of all five clones in the
Ranch House Block. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels. Unfined
and unfiltered.
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Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass.
Pleasingly aromatic with scents of dark berries, toasty oak and
mushrooms on the grill. Impressive mid palate attack of dark red and
black berry fruit with a hint of brandy-soaked cherries. A little earthiness
adds to the appeal. With a satisfying fullness on the palate, full ripeness, and a
long finish, this wine aims to please. On top of that, it has a uniqueness that
sets it apart.
Reviewed May 5, 2013
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2010 Pali Wine Co. Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.8% alc.,
100 cases, $54, screw cap. Clones 115, 667 and Pommard 5. Aged 15 months
in 50% new French oak.
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Medium reddish-purple hue in the glass. Pleasing
aromas of strawberries and raspberries with a hint of sassafras and rose petals.
Tasty essence of red berries with a subtle herbal bent, offering some length on
the generous and dry finish. Supple tannins and very approachable now. Still
appealing the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Very
good.
Reviewed July 23, 2012
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2010 Three Sticks Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., pH 3.65, TA 0.70, 282 cases,
$65. From 3 blocks, 667, 115 and 777. 15% whole cluster. Aged 14 months in 50% new French oak barrels.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Very shy fruit on the dusty, earthy nose. Juicy plum and dark cherry
middleweight flavors clothed in balanced tannins, offering a silky mouth feel and a good cut of acidity on the
finish. Still young and needs more time to fully integrate the oak, but the potential is obvious. Very good.
Reviewed March 23, 2013
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2009 Three Sticks Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.63, 253 cases.
10% whole cluster. Clones 667, 115 and 777.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Shy initially,
opening with swirling to reveal aromas of spiced dark berries, herbs, and dark rose petals. Striking mid palate
presence with a vanguard of black cherry fruit that really coats the mouth and hangs on for a memorable,
long finish in which the fruit slips off the back of the palate like a silk sheet. Fine grain tannins add structure
and oak is beautifully integrated. A lot to like. Very good (+).
Reviewed March 23, 2013
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2009 Dunstan Durell Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay
14.4% alc., $39.95.
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Golden yellow color and clear in the glass.
Oak-driven aromas of toffee, butterscotch, allspice and mocha java with baked pear in the background. Tasty
middleweight flavors of baked pear, baked apple, honey, oak toast and minerals with good fullness and
roundness. The heavy oak influence is not for me personally, but the wine is well crafted in its style. Good (+).
Reviewed April 4, 2012
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2009 Dunstan Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.5% alc.,
pH 3.70, TA 0.63, 231 cases, $50. Second vintage from Ranch House Block at Durell Vineyard. A blend of 115, 667, 828 clones and Calera and Swan selections. Aged 16 months in 50% new French
oak barrels. Placed second out of 460 Pinot Noirs tasted at the 10th
Annual Pinot Noir Summit in 2012.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple color
in the glass. Evocative nose offering aromas of spiced black cherries,
black cap raspberries, sassafras and oak, picking up interest and
intensity over time in the glass. Offers moderately dense and very ripe flavors of
dark cherries and berries with notes of tea and vanilla. Soft in the mouth, almost
creamy, with silky tannins and amazing length on the generous finish. Simply
delicious. Top notch.
Reviewed June 24, 2012
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2009 Three Sticks Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.7%
alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.63, 253 cases, $60. Released March 20, 2012. A
selection from the finest blocks in the vineyard and the best barrels in
the cellar. Clones 667, 115 and 777. 10% whole cluster. Aged 15
months in 50% new French oak barrels.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple
color in the glass. Ripe dark berry and plum aromas explode from the
glass accented by the slightest note of herbs and spice. An “Oh my God!”
nose. Delicious essence of fresh black raspberries, black currants and dark
plums, accented with Middle Eastern spices and cola. Amazing mid palate
presence, soft tannins, and a finish that would make Hollywood proud. Crafted
for early accessibility and not a long term ager. You will need a cold shower after drinking this one.
Reviewed April 4, 2012
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2008 Pali Wine Co. Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
15.4% alc., 175 cases, $44, screw cap. This
vineyard was planted in 1979 by Ed Durell and his vineyard manager Steve Hill in the foothills of Sonoma
Valley. The vineyard is now owned by Bill and Ellie Price but continues to be managed by Steve Hill and his
son Ned. The 180 acres are planted primarily to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Clones 115, 667 and Pommard
5. Aged 16 months in 50% new French oak barrels.
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Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromatic black
fruits with hints of toast and smoke. Generous core of sweet dark fruits with a hint of tar and ash on the finish.
Rich and ripe, held in tune with svelte tannins, and finishing with an intensely fruity snap. Decent.
Reviewed July 15, 2010
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2007 Three Sticks Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.7% alc..
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Moderate reddish-purple
color in the glass. Lovely aromas of macerated berries. Darker fruited with an underlying note of underbrush.
Very smoothly texture with well proportioned richness. Coats the mouth and leaves a lasting impression.
Very good.
Reviewed April 8, 2010
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2007 Three Sticks Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., pH 3.60, 375 cases. Clones 115
and 777. Clones 115 and 777. Aged 15 months in 50% new French oak barrels.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple
color in the glass. Aromas of fresh black raspberries, black cherries and vanilla. Delicious mid weight
core of dark berry fruits with a hint of anise-infused oak. Silky, with mild tannins and bright acidity, finishing with
good fruit intensity, leaving a touch of heat in its wake. Very good.
Reviewed March 23, 2013
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2007 Loring Wine Company Durrell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 425 cases, $46.
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Earth-kissed dark stone fruits accentuated by oak, soy and herbs. Plentiful tannins are evident on the clean
finish.
Reviewed January 1, 2009
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2007 Pali Wine Co. Durrell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.6% alc., 240 cases, $50, released
November 2008. The vineyard was first planted in 1979 by Ed Durell and his vineyard manager Steve Hill. It is
located in the southwestern foothills of Sonoma Valley. Today, the vineyard is owned by Bill and Ellie Price, but
still managed by Steve Hill and his son Ned. Today the vineyard comprises 180 acres planted primarily to
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Clones are 115, 667 and Pommard 5.
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Scents of darker fruits with notes of oak
char and cigar. Lush, chewy and potent fresh plum and blackberry fruit is front and center with an undertow of
oak. The supple texture is appealing but this wine lacks nuance at present.
Reviewed July 9, 2009
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2007 Three Sticks Winery Durrell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., pH 3.60, 375 cases, $55. The proprietor of Durell Vineyard selects
the finest blocks from the 130 acres of Durell Vineyard he owns to produce this wine. Clones 115
and 777. Aged 15 months in 50% new French oak barrels.
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Alluring perfume of
red fruits, grapes and roasted nuts. The discreetly concentrated sweet red berry
core has an underpinning of earthiness and smoky oak. Soft and velvety on the
palate, this charmer flaunts Pinot’s sensual side. A very Caliesque offering that
will find many fans. Very good.
Reviewed June 8, 2010
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2006 Sand Hill Wines Durell Vineyard Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir
13.6% alc., $47. Durell Vineyard is a long time
acclaimed producer of Chardonnay for Kistler Vineyards. Durell Vineyard II climate. The vineyard manager is
Steve Hill and the winemaker is Don Van Staaveren. 100% de-stemmed, 80% whole berry fermentation, 5 day
cold soak, manual punch downs, basket-pressed and gravity-fed into tight grain, medium-plus toast French oak
barrels. Aged 14-16 months in barrel and 10-12 months in bottle.
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Intense aromas of black cherries, savory
herbs and oak. Well-oaked light cherry fruit on the palate with a vegetal edge. Smoothly textured with supple
tannins. Tasted twice on different occasions.
Reviewed May 7, 2009
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2005 Saxon Brown Durell Vineyard Hayfield Block Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 99 cases, $48. Winemaking is traditional with a three day
cold soak, slow fermentation, pressed to barrel after 14 days, racked off of the
lees after malolactic fermentation, and returned back to the same barrels for
10 months of additional aging.
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There is noticeable oak in the nose and on the
finish upon opening, but with air time, the oak merges into the background.
Aromas of spicy Bing cherry remind me of good Russian River Valley Pinots. This
is a very tasty styled wine with plenty of sweet cherry liquor, tea and soy. The
texture is soft as a down pillow. The whole package finishes with a cherry kiss.
Reviewed February 26, 2007
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2010 Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
14.2% alc., $35. Sourced from Gap’s Crown, Durell, Dutton Ranch, Sun Chase, and Parmalee Hill vineyards. Whole cluster pressed, indigenous yeast fermentations, aged sur lie with weekly stirring, 100% malolactic fermentation in barrel, aged in 40% new French oak barrels, and bottled without filtration. · Pale straw color in the glass. Pleasant perfume of baked pear, honey and toast. Moderately rich with a comforting smoothness, featuring lemony, nutty, toasty flavors with a hint of toffee, leaving some lemon-driven scent on the lively finish. Seamless and thoroughly enjoyable. Very good. Reviewed October 2, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Loring Wine Company Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
14.9%, $48. · A big, full-on style of Chardonnay in the Kistler tradition with plenty of attractive buttery white stone fruit and citrus aromas and flavors. Oak is involved but not intrusive, while the alcohol lends body and creaminess. Very good. Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Loring Wine Company Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.8% alc., $48, screw cap. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of fresh cherries and ripe strawberries. Round and polished in the mouth with a refined core of ripe, dark red cherries and berries, finishing long with a cherry-fueled intensity. This wine displays the most juiciness and tension of the Loring wines tasted this day and exhibits impeccable balance. Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Dunstan Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., pH 3.50, TA 0.80, 291 cases, $50. A blend of all five clones in the Ranch House Block. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Pleasingly aromatic with scents of dark berries, toasty oak and mushrooms on the grill. Impressive mid palate attack of dark red and black berry fruit with a hint of brandy-soaked cherries. A little earthiness adds to the appeal. With a satisfying fullness on the palate, full ripeness, and a long finish, this wine aims to please. On top of that, it has a uniqueness that sets it apart. Reviewed May 5, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Pali Wine Co. Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.8% alc., 100 cases, $54, screw cap. Clones 115, 667 and Pommard 5. Aged 15 months in 50% new French oak. · Medium reddish-purple hue in the glass. Pleasing aromas of strawberries and raspberries with a hint of sassafras and rose petals. Tasty essence of red berries with a subtle herbal bent, offering some length on the generous and dry finish. Supple tannins and very approachable now. Still appealing the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Very good. Reviewed July 23, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Three Sticks Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., pH 3.65, TA 0.70, 282 cases, $65. From 3 blocks, 667, 115 and 777. 15% whole cluster. Aged 14 months in 50% new French oak barrels. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Very shy fruit on the dusty, earthy nose. Juicy plum and dark cherry middleweight flavors clothed in balanced tannins, offering a silky mouth feel and a good cut of acidity on the finish. Still young and needs more time to fully integrate the oak, but the potential is obvious. Very good. Reviewed March 23, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Three Sticks Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.63, 253 cases. 10% whole cluster. Clones 667, 115 and 777. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Shy initially, opening with swirling to reveal aromas of spiced dark berries, herbs, and dark rose petals. Striking mid palate presence with a vanguard of black cherry fruit that really coats the mouth and hangs on for a memorable, long finish in which the fruit slips off the back of the palate like a silk sheet. Fine grain tannins add structure and oak is beautifully integrated. A lot to like. Very good (+). Reviewed March 23, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Dunstan Durell Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay
14.4% alc., $39.95. · Golden yellow color and clear in the glass. Oak-driven aromas of toffee, butterscotch, allspice and mocha java with baked pear in the background. Tasty middleweight flavors of baked pear, baked apple, honey, oak toast and minerals with good fullness and roundness. The heavy oak influence is not for me personally, but the wine is well crafted in its style. Good (+). Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Dunstan Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.63, 231 cases, $50. Second vintage from Ranch House Block at Durell Vineyard. A blend of 115, 667, 828 clones and Calera and Swan selections. Aged 16 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Placed second out of 460 Pinot Noirs tasted at the 10th Annual Pinot Noir Summit in 2012. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Evocative nose offering aromas of spiced black cherries, black cap raspberries, sassafras and oak, picking up interest and intensity over time in the glass. Offers moderately dense and very ripe flavors of dark cherries and berries with notes of tea and vanilla. Soft in the mouth, almost creamy, with silky tannins and amazing length on the generous finish. Simply delicious. Top notch. Reviewed June 24, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Three Sticks Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.63, 253 cases, $60. Released March 20, 2012. A selection from the finest blocks in the vineyard and the best barrels in the cellar. Clones 667, 115 and 777. 10% whole cluster. Aged 15 months in 50% new French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Ripe dark berry and plum aromas explode from the glass accented by the slightest note of herbs and spice. An “Oh my God!” nose. Delicious essence of fresh black raspberries, black currants and dark plums, accented with Middle Eastern spices and cola. Amazing mid palate presence, soft tannins, and a finish that would make Hollywood proud. Crafted for early accessibility and not a long term ager. You will need a cold shower after drinking this one. Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Pali Wine Co. Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
15.4% alc., 175 cases, $44, screw cap. This vineyard was planted in 1979 by Ed Durell and his vineyard manager Steve Hill in the foothills of Sonoma Valley. The vineyard is now owned by Bill and Ellie Price but continues to be managed by Steve Hill and his son Ned. The 180 acres are planted primarily to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Clones 115, 667 and Pommard 5. Aged 16 months in 50% new French oak barrels. · Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromatic black fruits with hints of toast and smoke. Generous core of sweet dark fruits with a hint of tar and ash on the finish. Rich and ripe, held in tune with svelte tannins, and finishing with an intensely fruity snap. Decent. Reviewed July 15, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Three Sticks Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.7% alc.. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Lovely aromas of macerated berries. Darker fruited with an underlying note of underbrush. Very smoothly texture with well proportioned richness. Coats the mouth and leaves a lasting impression. Very good. Reviewed April 8, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Three Sticks Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., pH 3.60, 375 cases. Clones 115 and 777. Clones 115 and 777. Aged 15 months in 50% new French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of fresh black raspberries, black cherries and vanilla. Delicious mid weight core of dark berry fruits with a hint of anise-infused oak. Silky, with mild tannins and bright acidity, finishing with good fruit intensity, leaving a touch of heat in its wake. Very good. Reviewed March 23, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Loring Wine Company Durrell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 425 cases, $46. · Earth-kissed dark stone fruits accentuated by oak, soy and herbs. Plentiful tannins are evident on the clean finish. Reviewed January 1, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Pali Wine Co. Durrell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.6% alc., 240 cases, $50, released November 2008. The vineyard was first planted in 1979 by Ed Durell and his vineyard manager Steve Hill. It is located in the southwestern foothills of Sonoma Valley. Today, the vineyard is owned by Bill and Ellie Price, but still managed by Steve Hill and his son Ned. Today the vineyard comprises 180 acres planted primarily to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Clones are 115, 667 and Pommard 5. · Scents of darker fruits with notes of oak char and cigar. Lush, chewy and potent fresh plum and blackberry fruit is front and center with an undertow of oak. The supple texture is appealing but this wine lacks nuance at present. Reviewed July 9, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Three Sticks Winery Durrell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., pH 3.60, 375 cases, $55. The proprietor of Durell Vineyard selects the finest blocks from the 130 acres of Durell Vineyard he owns to produce this wine. Clones 115 and 777. Aged 15 months in 50% new French oak barrels. · Alluring perfume of red fruits, grapes and roasted nuts. The discreetly concentrated sweet red berry core has an underpinning of earthiness and smoky oak. Soft and velvety on the palate, this charmer flaunts Pinot’s sensual side. A very Caliesque offering that will find many fans. Very good. Reviewed June 8, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Sand Hill Wines Durell Vineyard Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir
13.6% alc., $47. Durell Vineyard is a long time acclaimed producer of Chardonnay for Kistler Vineyards. Durell Vineyard II climate. The vineyard manager is Steve Hill and the winemaker is Don Van Staaveren. 100% de-stemmed, 80% whole berry fermentation, 5 day cold soak, manual punch downs, basket-pressed and gravity-fed into tight grain, medium-plus toast French oak barrels. Aged 14-16 months in barrel and 10-12 months in bottle. · Intense aromas of black cherries, savory herbs and oak. Well-oaked light cherry fruit on the palate with a vegetal edge. Smoothly textured with supple tannins. Tasted twice on different occasions. Reviewed May 7, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Saxon Brown Durell Vineyard Hayfield Block Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 99 cases, $48. Winemaking is traditional with a three day cold soak, slow fermentation, pressed to barrel after 14 days, racked off of the lees after malolactic fermentation, and returned back to the same barrels for 10 months of additional aging. · There is noticeable oak in the nose and on the finish upon opening, but with air time, the oak merges into the background. Aromas of spicy Bing cherry remind me of good Russian River Valley Pinots. This is a very tasty styled wine with plenty of sweet cherry liquor, tea and soy. The texture is soft as a down pillow. The whole package finishes with a cherry kiss. Reviewed February 26, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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