Pale ruby colored, the 2015 Pinot Noir Homestead Block is scented of fresh red cherries and cranberry with notions of fresh chopped herbs, white pepper, cola, green tobacco and dusty soil. Light to medium-bodied, it offers ripe red fruits in the mouth with herbal/earth notes, silky, soft tannins and juicy acidity to carry the simple finish.

The 2012 Pinot Noir Homestead Block comes entirely from the Pommard clone. it has a fragrant, violet-tinged bouquet that opens nicely in the glass, retaining fine delineation, but more elegant in style than others. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a little grainy in texture with fine backbone and depth, hints of black tea and hoisin infusing the black cherry fruit on the finish. This is another well-crafted Pinot Noir from Van Duzer. Not a bad price either.

The 2009 Pinot Noir Homestead Block is dense, rich, and substantial. Velvety-textured, supple, and approachable, this well-balanced effort has enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years and will offer prime drinking from 2012 to 2021. Tel. (503) 623-6420; www.vanduzer.com

The 2008 Pinot Noir Homestead Block does the best job of these wines in combining elegance with power. It sports an alluring nose of spicy red fruits and floral notes, succulent red fruit flavors, a plush palate presence, and excellent concentration and balance. It will be at its best from 2012 to 2020. www.vanduzer.com