Dumol Rrv Highland Divide Pinot Noir 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Rrv Highland Divide 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:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
94 Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2022); 93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Jul 2022)

Tasting Note
Perfumed wild raspberry, cranberry and pomegranate with woodsy autumnal notes; deepening to black cherry and creamy texture. Layered, mid-palate focus, fresh energetic acidity and a long, supple finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted duck, mushroom risotto, roast pork tenderloin, chicken with herbs, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, char siu pork, shiitake soba, teriyaki salmon.

Production Method
Estate-grown, high-density non-irrigated vines; harvested Aug 19–22, 2020. Aged 12 months in 35% new French oak, then settled three months in tank.

Vineyard Info
DuMOL, founded 1996, is a Russian River Valley estate-focused producer. Andy Smith is winemaker/partner; the winery emphasizes cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from estate and select vineyards.