Van Duzer Winery
Van Duzer WineryVan Duzer's three 2004 Single Block Pinot Noirs (300 cases each) are now available following 15 months of barrel aging. Like the 2004 Estate Pinot Noir released this past winter, the block designates brim with ripe fruit aromas and flavors. A warm growing season accelerated maturation of the fruit. However, the Van Duzer Corridor cooling effect and judicious irrigation prolonged harvest, setting the stage for fully ripe but balanced fruit character. Van Duzer Flagpole Block 2004 retains its Wädenswil-influenced undertones of earth, cedar and spice, bringing depth to the abundant fruit.
Van Duzer Dijon Block 2004 The second release of a Dijon Blocks bottling captures in nice balance the sensory qualities of three Dijon clones.
Homestead Block 2004 is only available from Avalon Wine until spring, 2007. At that time, we'll also have Van Duzer's first block-designate drawn from the Westside Blocks.
Rich, complex, distinctly styled wines -yes! It took ten years to turn around the Estate Vineyard from which Van Duzer gets all its grapes. After years of hard work and patience, the wines are showing delightfully delicious results. Leading Avalon to award a very hearty " Most Improved Winery" award to Van Duzer, and especially to its dedicated winemaker, Jim Kalacek. The unique microclimate around Van Duzer's vineyard creates colder nights and hotter days, stressing the grapes and adding complexity to the wines. The Pinot noirs are rich with black berry and stone fruit flavors, with tobacco and chocolate flavors and scents emerging as the terroir expresses its nature. While the 2002 Pinot noirs are already showing thir stuff, (Wine Spectator rated the 2002 Pinot noir 90 points), The 2000 wines, some of which are still available, are drinking just wonderfully. History of the Winery-
Winemaker Jim Kakacek (left) came to Oregon from California after making several wines that made the Wine Spectator "Top 100 Wines of the World" list. He was the youngest vintner to be named a winemaker in Napa Valley when he made those wines. A graduate of the University of California, Davis in enology, Kakacek (pronouced "Kuh-kay-sic") received his practical training at Monticello Cellars in Napa Valley. Starting as an intern working harvest, he rose rapidly to become winemaker. He was part of the team that created the 1998 Corley Reserve Chardonnay and, while winemaker, crafted the 1988 Corley Reserve Chardonnay. While he cut his teeth on Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Kakacek developed a passion for Pinot Noir. This challenging, delicate varietal first led Jim to Oregon winemaking. Jim has had a tough job to accomplish, practically starting from scratch with the vineyards, working over the last ten years to rebuild the vineyard to optimize fruit quality and allow the terroir of the site to shine. His new (2003) releases are a culmination of all his hard work.
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