Durant
La Paloma Pinot Noir
Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Durant Vineyard's Dundee Hills La Paloma Pinot Noir 2013 doesn't disappoint. This is their 40th Anniversary edition, and I can smell its heady aromatics with the glass sitting more than two feet away (that always charms me). Cherry turnover, vanilla, and rose petal and anise are anchored in a subtly earthy embrace. It's silky on entry, with ripe tannins. This is a more fruit-driven Pinot than most examples from the 2013 vintage, offering tons of drinking pleasure. The finish is baking spice and rosy purfume. 13.6% ABV | Sample
Durant Vineyard's Dundee Hills La Paloma Pinot Noir 2013 doesn't disappoint. This is their 40th Anniversary edition, and I can smell its heady aromatics with the glass sitting more than two feet away (that always charms me). Cherry turnover, vanilla, and rose petal and anise are anchored in a subtly earthy embrace. It's silky on entry, with ripe tannins. This is a more fruit-driven Pinot than most examples from the 2013 vintage, offering tons of drinking pleasure. The finish is baking spice and rosy purfume. 13.6% ABV | Sample
May 24th, 2016If you have the chance to visit Durant Vineyards at Red Ridge Farms in Willamette Valley, do! The tasting room boasts impeccable grounds, guest houses and Oregon's first olive grove. The 2012 La Paloma Vineyard Pinot Noir offers classic red berry notes: cherries and strawberries and a soft, accessible texture. There is a green, slightly herbaceous note on the palate that is a bit of a detractor. Still, I recommend the visit, the venue is outstanding. Sample
If you have the chance to visit Durant Vineyards at Red Ridge Farms in Willamette Valley, do! The tasting room boasts impeccable grounds, guest houses and Oregon's first olive grove. The 2012 La Paloma Vineyard Pinot Noir offers classic red berry notes: cherries and strawberries and a soft, accessible texture. There is a green, slightly herbaceous note on the palate that is a bit of a detractor. Still, I recommend the visit, the venue is outstanding. Sample
Aug 21st, 2015
We don't drink many Oregon pinots but this Durant is a reminder that maybe we should.
We don't drink many Oregon pinots but this Durant is a reminder that maybe we should.
Oct 6th, 2017
Pretty spicy but at the end of its life. Enjoyed it!!
Pretty spicy but at the end of its life. Enjoyed it!!
Oct 18th, 2015
La Paloma 2012 I prefer over the 2011. One of Durant's richer Pinots in my opinion. Olivia Grace and Ava Lucia are pretty tasty too.
La Paloma 2012 I prefer over the 2011. One of Durant's richer Pinots in my opinion. Olivia Grace and Ava Lucia are pretty tasty too.
Mar 2nd, 2015Highly enjoyable yet disturbingly unremarkable pinot. Supple mouthfeel and nice raspberry and cherry cola flavors, good depth and length, but lacking in complexity. Not sure it's worth $50
Highly enjoyable yet disturbingly unremarkable pinot. Supple mouthfeel and nice raspberry and cherry cola flavors, good depth and length, but lacking in complexity. Not sure it's worth $50
Dec 3rd, 2014
