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DuMol Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Estate 2018

Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
JD 98
WA 96
AG 95
Item # 341483

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98 points Jeb Dunnuck: "There are 780 cases of the 2018 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard, another awesome bottle of Pinot Noir from Andy Smith. All destemmed and aged 15 months in 45% new French oak, its deeper ruby color is followed by a stunning nose of black raspberries, scorched earth, charcoal, forest floor, and candied orange zest. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully concentrated, it has some background oak to integrate, but offers perfect balance in its tannins and acidity, a great mid-palate, and a great finish. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following decade or more. Drink: 20222-2035. (5/21/20)"

96 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard comes from Swan and Calera clones planted in 2004 at a high vine density (3,630 vines per acre). Medium ruby-purple, it's richly scented of warm cranberry sauce, black cherries, tea leaves, tobacco and earth with floral notes. Medium-bodied, it floods the mouth with dark, earth-laced fruits cut through with bright red berry and citrusy pops. It has a firm, finely grained frame and addicting juiciness, finishing very long. Wow! Drink: 2020-2030. (Jul 2020)"

95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard is a gorgeous, deep wine. Black cherry, plum, spice, mocha and lavender fill out the layers in a serious, sepia-toned Pinot that speaks with tremendous authority. Even if the formidable tannins are nearly buried, the Estate is a potent wine. Give it a few years to come together. Drink: 2025-2035. (Jan 2021)"
98 points Jeb Dunnuck: "There are 780 cases of the 2018 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard, another awesome bottle of Pinot Noir from Andy Smith. All destemmed and aged 15 months in 45% new French oak, its deeper ruby color is followed by a stunning nose of black raspberries, scorched earth, charcoal, forest floor, and candied orange zest. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully concentrated, it has some background oak to integrate, but offers perfect balance in its tannins and acidity, a great mid-palate, and a great finish. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following decade or more. Drink: 20222-2035. (5/21/20)"

96 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard comes from Swan and Calera clones planted in 2004 at a high vine density (3,630 vines per acre). Medium ruby-purple, it's richly scented of warm cranberry sauce, black cherries, tea leaves, tobacco and earth with floral notes. Medium-bodied, it floods the mouth with dark, earth-laced fruits cut through with bright red berry and citrusy pops. It has a firm, finely grained frame and addicting juiciness, finishing very long. Wow! Drink: 2020-2030. (Jul 2020)"

95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard is a gorgeous, deep wine. Black cherry, plum, spice, mocha and lavender fill out the layers in a serious, sepia-toned Pinot that speaks with tremendous authority. Even if the formidable tannins are nearly buried, the Estate is a potent wine. Give it a few years to come together. Drink: 2025-2035. (Jan 2021)"
Product SKU 341483
Producer DuMol
Country United States
Region California
SubRegion Sonoma County
Appellation Russian River Valley
Varietal Pinot Noir
Vintage 2018
Size 750ml
Color Red
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