WTN: Number 9, number 9, number 9...

[David M. Bueker]

• 2017 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir Heritage No. 9 Durant Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills (6/15/2021)
  I didn’t plan to open another bottle of this so soon, but things happen. Tasted over the course of 48 hours the effect of Dundee Hills (as compared to Ribbon Ridge) is quite clear. While still transparent, the Durant is deeper and earthier. The structure is evident, and in balance with the dark red fruit. While an imprecise comparison, this is the Pommard to the Whistling Ridge Volnay. Neither is Burgundy (nor should they be), but the two sites speak with a different emphasis, Durant being the more muscular, and Whistling Ridge more lithe, yet still strong. Now I just have to avoid opening my last bottle of this vintage in the next six months. The wine deserves a lot of time to evolve and show all the facets that are currently underneath the youthful fruit.

I have 2017 from Patricia Green:

Durant Vineyard Chardonnay
Ribbon Ridge PN

Thinking of 2024 to 2026 for drinking window. Little experience with these AVAs, specific vineyards. Any thoughts on aging and other impressions?