DuMol Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Finn 2018

100 points Jeb Dunnuck: "What could be thought of as the flagship release, the 2018 Pinot Noir Finn comes from a selection of the top lots and was all destemmed and spent the normal 15 months in 45 % new French oak. This is the finest Pinot Noir I've tasted from DuMOL. It boasts a deep ruby/purple hue (it's not quite opaque) as well as a gorgeous bouquet of redcurrants, black cherries, Asian spices, forest floor, spring flowers, and scorched earth. Made in the classic DuMOL seamless, elegant style, it nevertheless has beautiful depth and concentration, ripe tannins, a solid spine of acidity, and a great, great finish. It's a magical Pinot Noir from Smith that will benefit from just a year or two of bottle age and keep for 15-20 years. Drink: 2021-2042. (5/21/20)"

97 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Pinot Noir Finn is the star of the Dumol portfolio this year. Medium ruby-purple, it opens slowly on the nose, giving more nuance with time in the glass: roasted blackberries and crushed red cherries segue to mushroom, fragrant earth, blue flowers and tangerine. The medium-bodied palate sheds its broody, earthy top notes for fuller, lush fruits accented by bright pops of amaro. It's finely grained, addictingly fresh, and it finishes very long and layered. This is a stunning wine that will benefit from another three to five years in bottle, although it's incredibly delicious straight out of the gate. Drink: 2020-2030. (Jul 2020)"

97 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Pinot Noir Finn is one of the many standouts in this range. The purity of the flavors is just breathtaking. In most of these Pinots, the whole clusters are evident, but the Finn is all about fruit, acid and structure. It's a balance that works so well here. Bright red cherry fruit, blood orange and crushed rocks give this vertical, vibrant Pinot tons of energy. In a word: impressive. The Finn is a blend of an east-facing hillside site with sandy soils on the estate planted with Calera clone Pinot and a second parcel in Occidental Road on sandy and silky clay planted with an assortment of heritage clones. It is an unforgettable wine. Drink: 2025-2035. (Jan 2021)"

94 points Wine Spectator: "This red is pure, powerful and minerally, with vibrant acidity backing the macerated cherry, plum tart and pomegranate flavors. Offers slate and hints of white pepper on the richly spiced finish. Best from 2022 through 2027. 610 cases made. (5/31/21)"