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.
Van Duzer Vineyards
Flagpole Blocks Pinot Noir 2023
About this wine
Tasting Notes
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.
Serving Instructions
- Open 1hr prior to serving. Serve at Cellar Temperature.
Glassware
- Medium Bodied Red Wine—This glass helps to emphasize rich fruit-forward character while nurturing the acidity in the wine. The wider bowl shape accentuates aromas.
Food Pairings
- jarlsberg, grilled salmon, roasted chicken, duck breast, morel and chanterelle mushrooms, parsnips
Cheese Pairings
- Soft/Semi-Soft / Soft Ripened / Washed Rind
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Appellation
Van Duzer Corridor
Winemaking Highlights
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.
Aging
11 months
Barrel
30% new French oak
Harvest Date
10/7/23
pH
3.57
ABV
13.8
Case Production
167
Appellation
Van Duzer Corridor
Winemaking Highlights
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.
Aging
11 months
Barrel
30% new French oak
Harvest Date
10/7/23
pH
3.57
ABV
13.8
Case Production
167
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