Dark red/ purple, baking spice, cinnamon toast snd fresh berries in the nose, drinking very well, tart cherry and raspberry,with a very citrus tart finish
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Luscious cotton candy nose, chewy pinot. mature flavors. just great taste, long mouth-watering finish. Purchased from Joseph Phelps' personal cellar auction in December. Thanks Joe, RIP.
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Largely consistent with previous tasting notes, but perhaps ever so slightly over the hill? Still a lovely bottle, but if you have some, now might be the time to check in on it.
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This is a big and intense version of RRV Pinot Noir. For me, it is too up front and jammy/fruity, and a bit fat due to slightly inadequate acidity. The fruits show strawberry, over-ripe plum, and blueberry jam, with cooking spices in the upper register. The tannins are melting away, and the less-than-optimal acidity makes the finish short and simplistic. Drink now.
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Aromas of strawberry, mushroom, cherry and earth. Flavors of cherry pie, strawberry, earth and mineral. Ends with a 35 second finish. Bit cool but still drinking very young.
Update: within 25 minutes this really opened up. Upping my score.
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I am becoming a big fan of these older Dumol wines. Rich, full wines with excellent integration of acid, fruit, and tannin. Nice bite at the front and a big tour of the fruit and secondary notes on the way to a slow and persistent finish. I think the '07 might be better than the '08 from this winery.
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This is what a burgundy (oh! I mean PN) should taste like. Great cherry fruit and balance but not overpowering like many of the Oregon and California PNs have become. This is in its sweet spot
Not our favorite bottle of DUMol Pinot Noir. This '08 still has big fruit, almost over the top, that is balanced somewhat with the acidity. Flavors of bing cherry, raisen and prune fruits. The cinnamon spice is muted and not in balanced with the fruit. The finish is very pleasant and lingering, making it the best part of this wine.
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Consistent with previous tasting notes. The tannins are still there, in the background, which makes me think there is still more positive evolution ahead for what is already a really nice wine.
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Delicious ripe berry, floral, and vanilla oak on the nose and rich palate with delectable acidity and tannins on the long finish. Drinking beautifully!
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great RRV nose. Fruit and some hints of spice on the finish. Balance of acidity and fruit in the mouth is there with a long finish. at its peak. delish.
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Double Blind Pinot Tasting at T&T's (Tina's House): Impressions: Garnet color. Most powerful nose of the night. Dark red berries, medium acid, low+ tannins. Rather soft on the palate. Short finish. Tasty, but it left me wanting more. 87
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Wonderful wine. Opened for about 15 minutes before drinking but while consumed opened up beautifully. Layered notes of graphite and dark fruit. Long finish. A very solid effort from DuMol.
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Had at dinner in a fish restaurant in Atlanta. Offered to decant but I kept it bottled. It evolved nicely during the meal. Certainly gaining some earthiness, but still has wonderful red berries. Great balance and lots of life left.
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Decanted for 30 minutes before service. In the glass, clear, rich, ruby red. On the nose, nutmeg and crushed cherries, and perhaps a hint of flowers. On the palate, a lush, silky texture coupled with dark cherries, pinot spice, minerality, and just enough tannins to give the wine some backbone. I love wines that show off their richness yet keep everything in balance. Just when the fruit is about to hit fruit bomb proportions, there's the spice. Just when the spice is starting to overwhelm, there are the tannins to cut through. Just when the tannins are starting to dominate the palate, there's that silky texture. Beguiling yet always inviting. A beauty of a wine.
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Has the depth of a fine DuMol pinot plus a roundness of mouth feel that brings immense enjoyment. Red fruits and a hint of spice on the palate and in the nose.
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Red and black fruits, with tea, spice and layers of flavor. Without knowing anything about production, I'd guess this is whole cluster fermented. Somewhat powerful but not overwhelming. A good, interesting wine (but until now I forgot how much I paid for this - seems overpriced).
Consumed over three days; it did not evolve much over that time.
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Nose of baked dark cherry, tea, and sweet spice. Green tea dominates the palate, with cherry, raspberry, white pepper , tobacco and clove as secondary flavors. Worth sipping slowly to get every nuance. This feels mature, no need to wait.
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Tasted blind. Rich red. Fairly earthen, subdued raspberry and cherry pit with rich spice and big oak impact. Cola and creamy. Nice acidity, balance and persistence. Quite forward and soft, not super compelling because of the tariff, but not without pedigree or merit.
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Garnet in color with notes initially of red fruits (strawberry/raspberry) but with time tended toward the darker. Hint of earth and loam present. Mouth feel was soft and medium weighted. Wonderful intensity of fruit without being cloying. Nice zip of acidity with soft lingering finish.
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First of 6 bottles, and this strikes me more as a pinot for the long haul. Wonderful outgoing nose of dark cherry, blueberry and darker fruit tangled up with a mixture of spice, cedar, briars, and briars. Full and powerful, with a young harshness that suggests the best days are ahead when the rough edges soften a bit. Fascinating, but at this stage a little goes a long way.
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Beautiful deep purple in color, this is an elegant wine. In the world of Cali Pinot I think DuMol makes clean, clear, crisp wines. Lots of blueberry on the nose. On the palate cherry and pomegranite. With the acidity I expect this wine will age well. I hope I can wait that long!
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This wine had the big rich fruit that the 09 Finn had we tried before this but the structure was all there. Most impressive was the finish, which exceeded 40 seconds. A very impressive wine.
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Trip to Napa/Sonoma; 11/7/2009-11/14/2009 (Napa/Sonoma): Barrel Sample of partial blend. From memory as I did not take detailed notes during the tour. Striking acidic compared to the others, which the winemaker attributed to more whole cluster. Very nice, with red and blue fruit flavors and lengthy finish. 91+
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9/2/2022 - rustyRudy wrote: 94 Points
Dark red/ purple, baking spice, cinnamon toast snd fresh berries in the nose, drinking very well, tart cherry and raspberry,with a very citrus tart finish
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5/27/2021 - redz wrote: 92 Points
Luscious cotton candy nose, chewy pinot. mature flavors. just great taste, long mouth-watering finish. Purchased from Joseph Phelps' personal cellar auction in December. Thanks Joe, RIP.
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8/15/2018 - jshufelt wrote: 93 Points
Largely consistent with previous tasting notes, but perhaps ever so slightly over the hill? Still a lovely bottle, but if you have some, now might be the time to check in on it.
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6/2/2018 - drrobvino wrote: 85 Points
This is a big and intense version of RRV Pinot Noir. For me, it is too up front and jammy/fruity, and a bit fat due to slightly inadequate acidity.
The fruits show strawberry, over-ripe plum, and blueberry jam, with cooking spices in the upper register.
The tannins are melting away, and the less-than-optimal acidity makes the finish short and simplistic. Drink now.
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1/1/2018 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Aromas of strawberry, mushroom, cherry and earth. Flavors of cherry pie, strawberry, earth and mineral. Ends with a 35 second finish. Bit cool but still drinking very young.
Update: within 25 minutes this really opened up. Upping my score.
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12/5/2017 - up4wine wrote: 92 Points
I am becoming a big fan of these older Dumol wines. Rich, full wines with excellent integration of acid, fruit, and tannin. Nice bite at the front and a big tour of the fruit and secondary notes on the way to a slow and persistent finish. I think the '07 might be better than the '08 from this winery.
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3/18/2017 - mattdathan Likes this wine: 94 Points
Simply sublime!
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3/25/2016 - Naso wrote: 94 Points
This is what a burgundy (oh! I mean PN) should taste like. Great cherry fruit and balance but not overpowering like many of the Oregon and California PNs have become. This is in its sweet spot
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1/1/2016 - Bob in NC Likes this wine: 88 Points
Not our favorite bottle of DUMol Pinot Noir. This '08 still has big fruit, almost over the top, that is balanced somewhat with the acidity. Flavors of bing cherry, raisen and prune fruits. The cinnamon spice is muted and not in balanced with the fruit. The finish is very pleasant and lingering, making it the best part of this wine.
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11/13/2015 - jshufelt wrote: 94 Points
Consistent with previous tasting notes. The tannins are still there, in the background, which makes me think there is still more positive evolution ahead for what is already a really nice wine.
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8/28/2015 - pjhr Likes this wine: 94 Points
Delicious ripe berry, floral, and vanilla oak on the nose and rich palate with delectable acidity and tannins on the long finish. Drinking beautifully!
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3/11/2015 - winelover1808 wrote: 92 Points
great RRV nose. Fruit and some hints of spice on the finish. Balance of acidity and fruit in the mouth is there with a long finish. at its peak. delish.
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8/2/2014 - CMN wrote:
Double Blind Pinot Tasting at T&T's (Tina's House): Impressions: Garnet color. Most powerful nose of the night. Dark red berries, medium acid, low+ tannins. Rather soft on the palate. Short finish. Tasty, but it left me wanting more. 87
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2/8/2014 - napasoutherner Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wonderful wine. Opened for about 15 minutes before drinking but while consumed opened up beautifully. Layered notes of graphite and dark fruit. Long finish. A very solid effort from DuMol.
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9/9/2013 - mactheknife wrote: 93 Points
Had at dinner in a fish restaurant in Atlanta. Offered to decant but I kept it bottled. It evolved nicely during the meal. Certainly gaining some earthiness, but still has wonderful red berries. Great balance and lots of life left.
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8/3/2013 - Gravity wrote: 96 Points
Top 10 cali pinot I've ever had. Drinking great.
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6/7/2013 - jshufelt wrote: 95 Points
Decanted for 30 minutes before service. In the glass, clear, rich, ruby red. On the nose, nutmeg and crushed cherries, and perhaps a hint of flowers. On the palate, a lush, silky texture coupled with dark cherries, pinot spice, minerality, and just enough tannins to give the wine some backbone. I love wines that show off their richness yet keep everything in balance. Just when the fruit is about to hit fruit bomb proportions, there's the spice. Just when the spice is starting to overwhelm, there are the tannins to cut through. Just when the tannins are starting to dominate the palate, there's that silky texture. Beguiling yet always inviting. A beauty of a wine.
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1/2/2013 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 94 Points
Has the depth of a fine DuMol pinot plus a roundness of mouth feel that brings immense enjoyment. Red fruits and a hint of spice on the palate and in the nose.
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12/25/2012 - DuaneT wrote: 92 Points
Red and black fruits, with tea, spice and layers of flavor. Without knowing anything about production, I'd guess this is whole cluster fermented. Somewhat powerful but not overwhelming. A good, interesting wine (but until now I forgot how much I paid for this - seems overpriced).
Consumed over three days; it did not evolve much over that time.
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10/10/2012 - LSussman wrote: 94 Points
wonderful nose of cherry and delicious sip after sip. This is a well balanced elegant cali pinot.
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3/2/2012 - danielbleier wrote: 94 Points
Nose of baked dark cherry, tea, and sweet spice. Green tea dominates the palate, with cherry, raspberry, white pepper , tobacco and clove as secondary flavors. Worth sipping slowly to get every nuance. This feels mature, no need to wait.
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12/5/2011 - Ejatn wrote:
Decanted one hour. Very good with meal. Followed with Finn which we preferred a bit more. Slightly better finish
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11/19/2011 - sethmorgenlong wrote:
Tasted blind. Rich red. Fairly earthen, subdued raspberry and cherry pit with rich spice and big oak impact. Cola and creamy. Nice acidity, balance and persistence. Quite forward and soft, not super compelling because of the tariff, but not without pedigree or merit.
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11/2/2011 - norsktorsk wrote: 93 Points
Killer.
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10/29/2011 - norsktorsk wrote: 94 Points
Beautiful all around.
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9/6/2011 - J-Sho wrote: 94 Points
Garnet in color with notes initially of red fruits (strawberry/raspberry) but with time tended toward the darker. Hint of earth and loam present. Mouth feel was soft and medium weighted. Wonderful intensity of fruit without being cloying. Nice zip of acidity with soft lingering finish.
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9/2/2011 - smphelps wrote: 90 Points
First of 6 bottles, and this strikes me more as a pinot for the long haul. Wonderful outgoing nose of dark cherry, blueberry and darker fruit tangled up with a mixture of spice, cedar, briars, and briars. Full and powerful, with a young harshness that suggests the best days are ahead when the rough edges soften a bit. Fascinating, but at this stage a little goes a long way.
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2/7/2011 - mjerome wrote: 92 Points
Beautiful deep purple in color, this is an elegant wine. In the world of Cali Pinot I think DuMol makes clean, clear, crisp wines. Lots of blueberry on the nose. On the palate cherry and pomegranite. With the acidity I expect this wine will age well. I hope I can wait that long!
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12/11/2010 - J-Sho wrote: 92 Points
This has a deep red color with aromas of dark fruit and a bit of spice. Full bodied pinot with several layers of flavor. Moderate finish.
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5/17/2010 - slywka7 wrote: 96 Points
This wine had the big rich fruit that the 09 Finn had we tried before this but the structure was all there. Most impressive was the finish, which exceeded 40 seconds. A very impressive wine.
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11/9/2009 - Nutty08 wrote:
Trip to Napa/Sonoma; 11/7/2009-11/14/2009 (Napa/Sonoma): Barrel Sample of partial blend. From memory as I did not take detailed notes during the tour. Striking acidic compared to the others, which the winemaker attributed to more whole cluster. Very nice, with red and blue fruit flavors and lengthy finish. 91+
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