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Knudsen Vineyards: The Suitcase Clone Mystery

Dundee, United States

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"Est. 1971 in Dundee Hills—Cal & Julia Knudsen's suitcase clone 828 (smuggled from Burgundy, California legend) grows alongside Pommard, Dijon clones on volcanic soils. Cool-climate Pinot library."

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Founded
1971
Signature wine
Dundee Hills Pinot Noir
Price
High
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    Knudsen Vineyards: The Suitcase Clone Mystery

    In the 1970s, American Pinot obsessives allegedly smuggled vine cuttings from Burgundy's greatest vineyards in their personal luggage. Joseph Swan's famous selection - now called the Swan Clone - may have come from Romanée-Conti itself. At Knudsen Vineyards, one of Oregon's original 1971 plantings, the hunt for these legendary 'suitcase clones' becomes detective work. Can you taste the difference between legally imported clones and the mysterious contraband?

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