Granville Pinot Noir Dux Vineyard 2024
We found all of the Granville Pinot Noir single sites quite compelling, but the one that stood out to us and that we universally enjoyed was the Dux Vineyard. This is quite pretty and high toned with delicate yet precise notes of bing cherry, green cardamom, black flowers, sweet raspberries, and a light minerality. The palate has a moderate presence to it for a Pinot with good acid and a sense of texture and a flavor set that echoes the nose with a bit more of the cherry and spice noted above. From non-spicy Chinese to morels in a butter sauce, or perhaps a roast chicken, this will delight. - D&M Tasting Notes, MK June 2026
WINERY NOTES:
VINEYARD: "Sourced from a six-acre knoll in the northeast corner of the Dundee Hills that’s planted to Pommard and Wädenswil clones in volcanic soils. Dux means ‘tops in its class,’ fitting for this site. Dry-farmed and managed organically by our viticulture team, this vineyard delivers the elegance and structure that defines Dundee Hills Pinot Noir."
VINTAGE: "The 2024 growing season marked a welcome return to normalcy. A mild spring with bud break in early April and tempered summer temperatures provided much-needed stability. Bloom occurred June 8th, with variable weather leading to shatter in exposed blocks, a natural thinning that concentrated the vines’ energy into exceptional fruit. Beginning September 3rd, harvest brought cool evenings that slowed ripening, extending hang time and allowing flavors to develop fully while preserving remarkable acidity. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay came in at a pH of 3.1-3.16, notably lower than previous years, signaling reduced vine stress and wines built for graceful aging. The result is a vintage of balance and vitality, wines that capture the rhythm of a season unfolding exactly as it should in a cool climate."
TASTING: “Texturally delicate yet expressive, with notes of cherry cola, cranberry, alpine strawberry, anise, black pepper, and black-strap molasses.”
ELEVAGE: “11 months in barrel; 20% new French oak, 80% neutral oak; 30% whole cluster, unfined, unfiltered”
CASES PRODUCED: 300