Dumol Estate Pinot Noir 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Estate Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley (Sonoma County), California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 94 (2019); Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 94 (2020); Wine Advocate 94; James Suckling 92

Tasting Note
Dark, savory Pinot: black raspberry, black cherry, cranberry, oregano, dried thyme, forest floor and subtle bergamot tea. Focused, linear palate with bright acidity, mouth-coating tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, pork loin, grilled salmon. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, char siu, Korean bulgogi, shiitake gyoza.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-lot fermentations; aged 15 months in 50% new French oak barrels (multiple tonnelleries). Gentle extraction and careful élevage to preserve site expression.

Vineyard Info
DuMOL, founded in 1996 and led by Andy Smith, farms densely planted, cool-climate Russian River vineyards. Reputation for vineyard-driven, age-worthy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay produced in small, allocated lots.