Dumol Russian River Valley "Finn" Pinot Noir 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley "Finn" Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
98+ Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2022); 96 The Wine Advocate (Jul 2022); 96 James Suckling (Mar 2022); Vinous ~93

Tasting Note
Soaring aromatics of red, blue and black berries with Asian spice, violet and anise; concentrated yet precise palate with inky black- and red-fruit layers, full mid-palate richness, fine structure, and a lifted floral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck with berry or mushroom sauce, mushroom risotto, herb-roasted pork, grilled salmon, charcuterie and aged Gruyère/Comté. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, char siu pork, shiitake-soy braised short ribs, pork-belly ramen, mushroom soba.

Production Method
Multi-clonal field blend (multiple clones); harvested Aug 21; small-lot fermentations and aged 15 months in French oak (27% new, Tonnellerie Mercurey & Atelier Centre France).

Vineyard Info
DuMOL, founded 1996, is a vineyard-focused Russian River Valley producer; Andy Smith is winemaker/viticulturist and the team emphasizes site expression and high-density plantings.