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2005 DuMOL Pinot Noir "ryan" (750ml)
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Vintage: 2005
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: DuMOL Pinot Noir
Vineyard:
Designation: ryan
Appellation: Green Valley
Producer: DuMOL
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Type: Red
Country: USA
Region: California
Sub-Region: Sonoma County
Tasting note: Bright red color. Spicy, perfumed bouquet
of raspberry, cherry, smoky bacon and mocha. Fleshy red fruit flavors
coat the palate, taking on a juicy, spicy character with air. Admirably
balanced and pure, with excellent finishing sweetness and persistence.
This pinot delivers striking the clarity and vivacity. (92pts. JR, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar)
Tasted: May 2008
Score: 92
Drink: N/A
Tasting note: The 2005 Pinot Noir Ryan displays terrific black cherry fruit in the
nose, a deep ruby color, hints of forest floor, Chinese black tea, and
some floral notes. The wine has fabulous fruit, medium to full body, and
serious length. Its delicacy and complexity are reminiscent of a grand
cru from the Cote de Nuits. This is stunning Pinot Noir that should
drink nicely for 7-8 years.
Proprietor Kerry Murphy and his
winemaker, Andy Smith, are doing sensational work in the cool-climate
areas of the Russian River. This has become one of my favorite tastings
of the year, and not only are their Chardonnays and Pinot world-class,
but they have extended their brilliance to both Viognier and Syrah. This
is a winery that is clearly on top of its game and pushing all the
right buttons in terms of quality. (95pts. Robert Parker)
Tasted: Dec. 2007
Score: 95
Drink: 2007-15
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