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Vineyard: Van der Kamp
| Appellation | Sonoma Mountain |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 La Follette Van Der Kamp Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Meunier
14.2% alc., 94 cases, $37. At 1400 feet, one of the oldest Pinot Meunier
plantings in California. Whole cluster fermentation, raised 10 months in neutral
French oak barrels.
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Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Rustic,
very restrained aromas of dark raspberry, tobacco and tea leaves. Much more
appealing on the palate with a hardy core of plum, black raspberry, black grape,
cola and spice flavors with a faint note of smoke and tar in the background.
Well-managed tannins with bright acidity on the finish where the fruit returns
repeatedly for an encore. Good (+).
Reviewed February 27, 2013
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2009 La Follette Van Der Kamp Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., pH 3.61, TA 0.64,
429 cases, $39.99. The Van Der Kamp Vineyard sits at 1,400 feet above sea level overlooking the hamlet of
Kenwood. The soil types include loam with volcanic material and decomposed river bed. Six clones are
planted, dry-farmed, and cared for with organic treatments. Some whole cluster fermentation. Bottled
unfiltered.
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Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Subtle, but pleasing perfume of dark red fruits, spice,
musk and oak. Remarkably flavored with an array of dark red stone fruits and berries matched perfectly with a
firm backbone of ripe, dusty tannins. Very long in the mouth and juicy. This venerable vineyard delivers a
unique old vine mountain experience. Very good (+).
Reviewed January 11, 2012
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2008 Bjørnstad Van Der Kamp Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.8% alc., 175 cases, $40. Released 10/10.
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Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Brooding nose offering shy aromas of blackberries and
cassis with a touch of toasty oak. Another beautifully crafted wine with a luscious core of berry flavors,
well-integrated oak, supple tannins, satiny mouth feel and a hint of savory herbs on the silky finish.
Mountain Pinots can sometimes be daunting, but this one is unplugged and very charming. I suspect
cellaring will bring the nose to life. Very good. Source: mailing list and website.
Reviewed July 1, 2011
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2007 Bjørnstad van der Kamp Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.5%, 128 cases, $40, released October 1, 2009. This
cherished vineyard, farmed by the van der Kamp family, has some of
the oldest Pinot Noir vines in Sonoma County.
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Pinot Noir from this
mature vineyard always possesses distinctive and interesting nuances.
The aromas are more savory than fruity and feature wild berries, smoky
oak and a hint of barnyard. On the palate, darker fruits are underlain with an
appealing earthiness and meatiness. The tannins are reigned in and there is a
good nip of acidity on the bright finish. My notes say, “Love the texture!” The
wine picks up interest and intensity as it opens in the glass over time. Still
drank beautifully the next day from an opened and re-corked bottle. You need some of this.
Reviewed May 24, 2010
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2004 Vergari Van der Kamp Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.3%
alc., 104 cases, $39. The Van der Kamp Vineyard is located at an elevation of
2100 and is composed of heritage clones and Dijon 777. This Pinot has been slow
to come around and wasn’t released until 1 year after bottling.
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The wine is
burgundy in color and mildly cloudy (David chose not to filter, preferring to preserve
the delicate flavors). There is an attractive perfume of spiced cherry-rhubarb
pie. The wine is sleek and refined on the palate with elegant fruit flavors underpinned
with wet leaf and mushroom notes. The tannins are supple and the finish is
clean and lively.
Reviewed December 4, 2006
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 La Follette Van Der Kamp Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Meunier
14.2% alc., 94 cases, $37. At 1400 feet, one of the oldest Pinot Meunier plantings in California. Whole cluster fermentation, raised 10 months in neutral French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Rustic, very restrained aromas of dark raspberry, tobacco and tea leaves. Much more appealing on the palate with a hardy core of plum, black raspberry, black grape, cola and spice flavors with a faint note of smoke and tar in the background. Well-managed tannins with bright acidity on the finish where the fruit returns repeatedly for an encore. Good (+). Reviewed February 27, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 La Follette Van Der Kamp Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., pH 3.61, TA 0.64, 429 cases, $39.99. The Van Der Kamp Vineyard sits at 1,400 feet above sea level overlooking the hamlet of Kenwood. The soil types include loam with volcanic material and decomposed river bed. Six clones are planted, dry-farmed, and cared for with organic treatments. Some whole cluster fermentation. Bottled unfiltered. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Subtle, but pleasing perfume of dark red fruits, spice, musk and oak. Remarkably flavored with an array of dark red stone fruits and berries matched perfectly with a firm backbone of ripe, dusty tannins. Very long in the mouth and juicy. This venerable vineyard delivers a unique old vine mountain experience. Very good (+). Reviewed January 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Bjørnstad Van Der Kamp Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.8% alc., 175 cases, $40. Released 10/10. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Brooding nose offering shy aromas of blackberries and cassis with a touch of toasty oak. Another beautifully crafted wine with a luscious core of berry flavors, well-integrated oak, supple tannins, satiny mouth feel and a hint of savory herbs on the silky finish. Mountain Pinots can sometimes be daunting, but this one is unplugged and very charming. I suspect cellaring will bring the nose to life. Very good. Source: mailing list and website. Reviewed July 1, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Bjørnstad van der Kamp Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.5%, 128 cases, $40, released October 1, 2009. This cherished vineyard, farmed by the van der Kamp family, has some of the oldest Pinot Noir vines in Sonoma County. · Pinot Noir from this mature vineyard always possesses distinctive and interesting nuances. The aromas are more savory than fruity and feature wild berries, smoky oak and a hint of barnyard. On the palate, darker fruits are underlain with an appealing earthiness and meatiness. The tannins are reigned in and there is a good nip of acidity on the bright finish. My notes say, “Love the texture!” The wine picks up interest and intensity as it opens in the glass over time. Still drank beautifully the next day from an opened and re-corked bottle. You need some of this. Reviewed May 24, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2004 Vergari Van der Kamp Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 104 cases, $39. The Van der Kamp Vineyard is located at an elevation of 2100 and is composed of heritage clones and Dijon 777. This Pinot has been slow to come around and wasn’t released until 1 year after bottling. · The wine is burgundy in color and mildly cloudy (David chose not to filter, preferring to preserve the delicate flavors). There is an attractive perfume of spiced cherry-rhubarb pie. The wine is sleek and refined on the palate with elegant fruit flavors underpinned with wet leaf and mushroom notes. The tannins are supple and the finish is clean and lively. Reviewed December 4, 2006 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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