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2008 DuMOL Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley (750ml)
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Vintage: 2008
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: DuMOL Pinot Noir
Vineyard:
Designation:
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Producer: DuMOL
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Type: Red
Country: USA
Region: California
Sub-Region: Sonoma County
Tasting note: Rough-hewn, but rich and intense, offering complex, concentrated
raspberry, blackberry and cherry fruit that is pure and spicy. A touch
of anise and red licorice mark the finish. Best from 2011 through 2017.
2,710 cases made. (89 pts JL, Wine Spectator)
Tasted: Nov 15, 2010
Score: 89
Drink: 2011-2017
Tasting note: Bright red. Deeper and darker in
character than the Aidan, displaying black raspberry and cherry
qualities and notes of licorice and black tea. Then brighter in the
mouth, offering sweet red and dark berry flavors and a touch of bitter
cherry pit. Impressively focused pinot with strong finishing cut and
persistent spiciness. (93 pts JR, Stephen Tanzer's IWC)
Tasted: May/June 2011
Score: 93
Tasting note: Still young and unevolved, the 2008 Pinot Noirs are restrained and
slightly less impressive and concentrated than the 2007s at a similar
age. They all appear to have outstanding potential with the exception of
the generic Russian River cuvee. The latter wine possesses lots of
sweet cola-infused berry fruit. The 2008s are softer than the 2007s. The
heat spikes that occurred in September appear to have given these wines
a more forward, plump style without the definition and minerality found
in the 2007s. I will wait until the wines are in bottle to provide more
extensive tasting notes. (87-89 pts. Robert Parker)
Tasted: February 2010
Score: 87-89
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