DuMOL 2022 Ryan Pinot Noir – Russian River Valley 98 Points

Jeb Dunnuck 98 Points: “From the oldest vines of the estate, the 2022 Pinot Noir DuMOL Ryan is fantastic on the nose, with notes of fresh leather, Asian spices, sandalwood, and fresh cherries. The palate is vibrant and salty with Green Valley character, revealing finely coiled tannins, mouthwatering acidity, a saline mineral flourish, and a long finish. This one of the most compelling wines in the vintage for me, and it’s going to age gracefully over the next 15-20 years.”

James Suckling 97 Points: This is all destemmed but shows a stem and fresh herb character, with strawberries, blueberries, and briary bramble berries. It’s medium-bodied with a deepness of fruit and tight, compacted palate. Terrific structure. 50% Martini clone with the rest Calera and Swan. Needs two or three years to soften and open.”

Winemaker Notes: “The wine’s aromas and flavors are akin to red and black cherry, briary wild berries, pomegranate, dried rose, pepper, and licorice. Significant umami notes develop with time, and it offers up a chewy core of fruit on a lovely expanding palate. Despite its obvious richness, there’s polish and definition to the flavors and structure. The wine turns spicy and savory on its long finish. Drink between late 2024 and 2032. “

Wine arrives November 1, 2024