Dumol Pinot Noir 2021 Dumol Estate Vineyard, Russian River Valley

I følge winemaker Andy Smith selv er Estate den af DuMols Pinot Noir vine, hvor man skal have mest tålmodighed. Men har du dét, bliver du belønnet big time i form af masser af dybde og kompleksitet. Druerne kommer fra DuMols egen Coffee Lane Vineyard, hvor stokkene står tættere end normalt. Ved at plante så tæt, giver man druerne mere skygge, hvilket gør at de bevarer mere aroma og smag.

Vinen har fået lov til at modne 15 måneder på franske egefade, hvoraf halvdelen var aldeles jomfruelige.

Hvis du åbner den nu, så husk at give den noget luft. Efter et par timers åbner den sig og kommer med duften af brombær, mørke kirsebær, tranebær plus noter af oregano og timian. Vinen føles silkeblød i munden og disker op med de mørke kirsebær fra duften plus lakrids, peber, nellike plus noget lavendel og mentol. Men igen … giv den tid! Du bliver fyrsteligt belønnet og kan nyde den minimum de næste 15 år.

Robert Parker - 97 Point
The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard comes from Swan and Calera selection vines planted in 2004, and it is exceptionally expressive and energetic this vintage. It gains aromatic intensity as it airs in the glass, blossoming from red cherry and Italian plum to allspice, Campari, licorice and hibiscus. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and refreshing, its power derived from highly concentrated fruit, and it boasts a flourish of ultra spicy accents across the long finish.

James Suckling - 95 Point 
A full-bodied pinot noir with lots of fruit and density. It’s chewy and tannic but there’s a hand-crafted polish, too. Muscular and flexed. Ripe strawberry and crushed stone with a decadence and hints of chocolate. Flavorful finish.

Jeb Dunnuck - 98 Point 
Deep but transparent ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard is brooding with pine, pure black cherry, and licorice aromas. Medium to full-bodied, it offers bright acidity, ripe warming spice, and pure fruit, with notes of clove and mossy earth floating underneath. Drink 2025-2045.

Vinous - 98 Point 
The 2021 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard soars out of the glass with breattaking aromatics. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, blood orange and pomegranate are immediately captivating. The 2021 has it all - striking perfume, deep fruit and structure to burn. This is showing so well, even with its brooding personality very much on display. The Estate is a blend of Swan and Calera selections.