Dumol Russian River Valley "Ryan" Pinot Noir 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley "Ryan" Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley (Sonoma)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 98, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 96, Vinous 95, Wine Spectator 93; multiple high scores in 2020–2021 releases

Tasting Note
Bright and dark cranberry, black cherry and rhubarb with perfumed Asian spice, juniper and orange peel. Lively palate of black raspberry, huckleberry and pomegranate, floral lift, pronounced acidity, mineral drive and a seamless finish with peat-moss and sweet tobacco.

Food Pairing
Roasted duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork belly; Asian: miso-glazed black cod, char siu, teriyaki chicken, Korean BBQ; aged and soft-ripened cheeses.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed and small-lot fermented; aged 15 months in 45% new French oak (Tonnellerie Chassin); bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
DuMOL (founded 1996) focuses on cool-climate, vineyard-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Russian River Valley; Andy Smith is winemaker/viticulturist and DuMOL works closely with long-term partners like Dutton Ranch.