Dumol Rrv Wild Mountainside Syrah 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Rrv Wild Mountainside Syrah
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.3%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah (clones: Syrah Noir, Alban, Durrell) with ~5% Viognier co‑ferment
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate; 94 Wine Enthusiast; 92 Connoisseurs' Guide

Tasting Note
Blackberry, boysenberry and cassis with smoked-meat, violet, rosemary and black pepper. Rich, broad texture with velvety cocoa‑powder tannins and a long, savory, uplifted finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted or grilled beef and lamb, game, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi, char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, grilled lamb skewers.

Production Method
Approximately one-third whole-cluster fermentation with ~5% Viognier co-fermented; aged 15 months in French oak hogsheads (28% new). Small-lot vinification.

Vineyard Info
DuMOL, founded 1996, is a vineyard-focused Russian River Valley producer led by Andy Smith. Known for cool-climate, site-driven wines and sustainable farming practices.