Dumol Rrv Highland Divide Pinot Noir 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Rrv Highland Divide Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94 (Erin Brooks, Jul 2020); Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93 (May 2021)

Tasting Note
Medium ruby; dark raspberry, black cherry, pomegranate with dried thyme, anise and earthy forest floor. Silky, focused palate of bright red and black fruit, mineral tension and a long, lively finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, soy-ginger salmon, Peking duck, char siu pork, mushrooms with sesame and soy.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit from estate and partner vineyards; primary fermentation and barrel aging 12 months in French oak (37% new), then 3 months settling in tank.

Vineyard Info
DuMOL, founded in 1996, is a Russian River Valley–focused producer led by winemaker/viticulturist Andy Smith. Known for dense plantings and estate-focused, Burgundian-style Pinots and Chardonnays.