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2023 Flagpole Blocks Pinot Noir Bottle Image

Flagpole Blocks Pinot Noir 2023

$80.00 / 750 ml
The 2023 Flagpole Block Pinot Noir opens with rose hip, violet, and bergamot, layered over hints of sage. Expressions of cherry and raspberry carry through on the palate, accented by subtle touches of caramel and clove from its time in oak. Firm tannins leave a vibrant, mouthwatering acidity, creating a tension that drives the wine's long finish. The result is a Pinot Noir of poise, aromatic refinement, and enduring structure.
  • Varietal percentages : 100% Pinot Noir
  • Vineyard(s) : Van Duzer Estate - Flagpole block
  • Certifications : LIVE Certified, Salmon Safe
VAN DUZER VINEYARDS
Unlike the more developed wine regions to the north, Van Duzer Vineyards remains much like it was a quarter century ago when Carl and Marilynn Thoma first discovered it. Visiting Van Duzer is like stepping back in time to when the Willamette Valley was "yet to be fully discovered." Perched on a knoll, the vineyard offers panoramic valley views and a unique micro-climate, the Van Duzer Corridor. The Coast Range mountains lie to the west, and the Pacific Ocean's influence arrives each afternoon. Van Duzer Vineyards makes elegant, wind-impacted expressions of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Syrah wines driven by a finely tuned balance of rich fruit flavors and fresh acidity. Head Winemaker Eric Misiewicz blends his history of winemaking in diverse regions–in New York's Finger Lakes, in Spain and Australia, and at classic producers in the Napa Valley–with a passion for the challenging yet thrilling conditions at Van Duzer Estate vineyard.
Van Duzer Vineyards cannot ship to the following 21 states: AK, AL, AR, CT, DE, HI, IN, KS, LA, ME, MS, ND, NE, NJ, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI, WV, WY.
About this wine
2023 Flagpole Blocks Pinot Noir Bottle Image
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Van Duzer Corridor
Sourced from the sheltered eastern side of the estate. In the cellar, extraction is handled with restraint: gentle pump overs guide a soft, measured fermentaion, and pressing occurs slightly earlier than with other blocks to maintain harmony. The wine was matured for 11 months in 30% new French oak, with a focus on long, light-toast barrels selected to honor the clone's delicate floral character.
11 months
30% new French oak
10/7/23
3.57
13.8
167