18% Merlot

Chenin Blanc arrived in South Africa from the Loire Valley courtesy of the Dutch in the 1600s

it is balanced with a sense of adventure on the nose (he barely intervenes and lets the wine take its own shape during fermentation)

2-3 months

Dry + delicate

Van Duzer Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, 2022 Communal Brands 18% MerlotWild strawberry, hints of citrusy lemon + orange, pine, twigs, chocolate, whiffs of vanilla. Palate is bright with a yin yang white + milk chocolate vibe, orange blossoms, dark cherry, strawberry pie and smoky undertones. Carl and Marilynn Thoma created their family estate in 1998 at the foothills of the Van Duzer Corridor, intrigued by the microclimate that is blessed by marine breezes from the Pacific Ocean drawing into the Willamette Valley. Van