Dumol Russian River Valley "Ryan" Pinot Noir 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley "Ryan" 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:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
95 Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2022); 94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Jul 2022); 94 Antonio Galloni (Vinous, Jun 2022)

Tasting Note
Deeply aromatic coastal Pinot Noir with Asian spice, soy and bouillon notes; hibiscus, lilac and orange-zest lift. Sleek red and black fruit, tangy core, lacy texture and silky featherweight tannins. Lively acidity and a long, mineral-flecked finish with mint, tobacco and apple-skin edges.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted duck, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon, mushroom tart. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, soy-braised mushrooms, duck bao, teriyaki salmon, pork ramen, Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-lot fermentations with gentle extraction; aged 15 months in French oak (30% new, Tonnellerie Chassin).

Vineyard Info
DuMOL (founded 1996) is a Russian River Valley specialist led by winemaker/partner Andy Smith. This bottling is 100% Dutton Ranch Jentoft Vineyard—steep sandstone/Goldridge soils, cool coastal site farmed by Dutton Ranch.