Dumol Estate Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Estate Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (Calera clone)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
The Wine Independent 97; Jeb Dunnuck 96; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 96; Vinous 95; James Suckling 95

Tasting Note
Bright yet dark black cherry and boysenberry with hibiscus, violet, anise and forest floor. Mineral-driven palate with powdery tannins and bright acidity, finishing with dried herbs and orange zest.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted duck, mushroom risotto, pork belly, grilled salmon, braised short ribs. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed black cod, Korean BBQ, char siu pork, shiitake dumplings.

Production Method
Organically farmed, dry‑farmed high‑density vines; hand‑harvested; strict selection of Calera clone fruit; aged 17 months in 40% new French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
DuMOL (founded 1996) is a Sonoma County, vineyard‑focused producer led by Andy Smith; known for high‑density plantings, site-driven Pinots and limited allocation releases.