Dumol Russian River Valley "Finn" Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley "Finn" Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 100; The Wine Independent 98; James Suckling 97; Wine Advocate 96; Vinous 94

Tasting Note
Bright red-cherry and kirsch with black-fruit depth, lavender, tapenade, crushed stone and tangy orange zest; silky texture, lively acidity and a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck with berry or mushroom sauce, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon or tuna, pork tenderloin, charcuterie and aged cheeses (Gruyère/Comté); miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki or Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, soba with mushrooms.

Production Method
Hand-harvested (Aug 19 & 24); small-lot fermentations; aged 17 months in 40% new French oak (Atelier Centre France & Tonnellerie Mercurey).

Vineyard Info
DuMOL (est. 1996) produces small‑lot, Burgundian-style Pinot Noirs. Finn is sourced from Bressay Estate (60%) and Occidental Road (40%); Andy Smith is winemaker and viticulturist.