2005 Van Duzer Estate Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Oregon
Deep dark red in the glass. A lovely aroma of ripe red and black fruits with a hint of cocoa and leather. A lush wine, soft and smooth. It’s opened nicely over the 2 hours I’ve been drinking it, revealing floral and spicy notes. I like to find a wine I can drink without food, and this is definitely one of those wines. Although I suspect it would be a nice accompaniment to pork or lamb. Or chicken. Or fish. Or…well, you get the picture.
This wine cost me $29.99 at Woodman’s in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. I’m glad I bought them out. Now I have plenty!