Dumol Pinot Noir Ryan 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir Ryan
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
95 pts — Wine Advocate (Robert Parker), Feb 2017; 92 pts — Wine Spectator

Tasting Note
Black cherry and black raspberry with blood orange, dried flower, sweet tobacco and truffle. Broad, richly textured palate with plush dark-fruit layers, saline minerality, refined grip and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, herb‑crusted lamb, pork loin, coq au vin. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso‑glazed salmon, shiitake fried rice, pork bulgogi.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested (Sept 8 & 11); small‑lot fermentations; aged 15 months in 45% new French oak barrels (Tonnellerie Remond).

Vineyard Info
DuMOL (founded 1996) led by Andy Smith; small, terroir-focused Sonoma producer known for vineyard‑specific, ageworthy Pinot Noirs from Russian River Valley.