red currant and hints of red berry liqueur while the mineral-inflected and well-detailed flavors possess real verve on the energetic and wonderfully harmonious finish
somewhat fleshy flavors yet offers surprisingly good precision on the back end
7 ha holding which makes Bouchard the largest owner)
acquiring notably more complexity—while retaining more energy—than the original disgorgement
(88-91)/2016+
DuMOL, Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Estate other_regions red currant and hints ofThe 2018 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard comes from Swan and Calera clones planted in 2004 at a high vine density (3,630 vines per acre). Medium ruby purple, it's richly scented of warm cranberry sauce, black cherries, tea leaves, tobacco and earth with floral notes. Medium bodied, it floods the mouth with dark, earth laced fruits cut through with bright red berry and citrusy pops. It has a firm, finely grained frame and addicting juiciness, finishing very