95+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "DuMol's 2012 Pinot Noir Eoin Sonoma Stage Vineyard has gained considerable weight since I tasted it last year. Dark, voluptuous and layered in the glass, the 2012 boasts fabulous resonance. The flavors are bold and deeply spiced, with tons of richness and pure volume. Dark red cherries, plums, menthol, spices and new leather meld into the plush, inviting finish. The 33% whole clusters are pretty much buried by the sheer intensity of the fruit. Drink: 2015-2024. (Jan 2015)"
94 points Robert Parker: "The brilliant 2012 Pinot Noir Eoin (440 cases) comes from 12-year-old Calera and Joseph Swan selections, and includes 33% whole stems. It tastes like a grand cru from Burgundy’s Morey-St.-Denis appellation. Copious notes of forest floor, earth, plums, Asian soy, raspberries, strawberries and black cherries jump from the glass of this full-bodied, rich, concentrated, stunning Pinot Noir. A smokey herbaceousness adds to the complexity of this 2012. (Dec 2014)"
92 points PinotFile: "14.1% alc. Sourced from Sonoma Stage Vineyard located at the southern edge of the Sonoma Coast AVA. Unfiltered. Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Ripe fruited aromas of black cherry and black raspberry with a hint of oak. Deliciously rich core of black cherry and black raspberry fruits with a touch of spice, cola, anise and earth. Very forward and giving, yet has the balance and the structure to age. The noticeably long finish is appealing. More Carneros in character than Sonoma Coast. (2/10/15)"
'Very highly recommended' and 91 points California Grapevine: "Medium-light to medium ruby; attractive, earthy, slightly smoky, red cherry fruit aroma; medium to medium-full body; cherry fruit flavors with good depth, undertones of toasty oak, a textured mouthfeel, and tending to be a bit tight on the finish; medium-full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Will benefit with several more years of aging. 14.3% alcohol; 437 cases; released September 2014. (Feb 2015)"
94 points Robert Parker: "The brilliant 2012 Pinot Noir Eoin (440 cases) comes from 12-year-old Calera and Joseph Swan selections, and includes 33% whole stems. It tastes like a grand cru from Burgundy’s Morey-St.-Denis appellation. Copious notes of forest floor, earth, plums, Asian soy, raspberries, strawberries and black cherries jump from the glass of this full-bodied, rich, concentrated, stunning Pinot Noir. A smokey herbaceousness adds to the complexity of this 2012. (Dec 2014)"
92 points PinotFile: "14.1% alc. Sourced from Sonoma Stage Vineyard located at the southern edge of the Sonoma Coast AVA. Unfiltered. Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Ripe fruited aromas of black cherry and black raspberry with a hint of oak. Deliciously rich core of black cherry and black raspberry fruits with a touch of spice, cola, anise and earth. Very forward and giving, yet has the balance and the structure to age. The noticeably long finish is appealing. More Carneros in character than Sonoma Coast. (2/10/15)"
'Very highly recommended' and 91 points California Grapevine: "Medium-light to medium ruby; attractive, earthy, slightly smoky, red cherry fruit aroma; medium to medium-full body; cherry fruit flavors with good depth, undertones of toasty oak, a textured mouthfeel, and tending to be a bit tight on the finish; medium-full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Will benefit with several more years of aging. 14.3% alcohol; 437 cases; released September 2014. (Feb 2015)"
| Product SKU | 322221 |
| Producer | DuMol |
| Country | United States |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.3% |
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