DUKES FAMILY VINEYARDS
Dukes Family Vineyard is located in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. Owners Pat and Jackie Dukes wholly subscribe to the old adage that great wine begins in the vineyard. The Dukes view themselves merely as conservators of the land rather than as owners. they are committed to low-impact, ecologically sound sustainable farming methodologies and to the continual improvement of the vineyard environment.
Winemaker Kelly Kidneigh strives for the expression of the vineyard and vintage in her winemaking. Stirling Fox manages the estate vineyard and is committed to progressive, precise and quality-oriented vineyard management practices.
This ruby and garnet hued wine sparkles in the glass. The nose presents itself with an earthy spiciness layered with stone fruits such as plum, and black cherry and married with hints of cola nut, strawberry and orange peel. The fleshier fruits become more pronounced in the nose as the wine warms and opens up in the glass. The attack on the mouth is fruit forward with bright acidity and silky yet substantial tannins. All of this is nicely balanced with the smoky notes from the French oak.
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“High-pitched aromas of red currant, raspberry, spicecake and rose, with deeper cola and vanilla notes slowly building in the glass. Juicy, well-delineated red fruit and floral flavors show an appealing and refreshing spicy character but not rough edges. The red fruit notes repeat on the silky, persistent finish.” 90 Points | Steven Tanzer
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