Dumol Pinot Noir 2008 Ryan Vyd Green Valley Sonoma

DuMol

Hand harvested grapes, sorted in the vineyard and winery. Native yeast and malolactic fermentations Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 54% new. Bottled unfined & unfiltered on January 18, 2010. Medium dark ruby red; explosive fruit aromas of mixed wild berries and damson with elevated floral and potpourri notes, underbrush and sweet truffle. Forward rich berry fruit with kirsch and plum and side notes of bergamot and licorice.
Ripe, opulent and lots of Californian power. Youthful tannin and vibrant acidity pick up and extend the finish to maintain balance and freshness. Drink between 2011 and 2016.

Wine Advocate

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. 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.

Wine Spectator

Type	Red
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2008
Bottle size	750mL
Alcohol content	14.2%
Appellation	California – Sonoma County - Green Valley
Wine Advocate	91-93
Wine Enthusiast	--
Wine Spectator	94
Other	n/a

The Philosophy
Our 25-acre sustainably farmed Estate Vineyard is located on an undulating east-facing slope of one of the appellation's famous ridgelines. From this classic site and in tandem with some of our coastal area's finest growers, we craft wines that fully capture the aromatic, flavors and textures that exemplify their vineyard sites and varietals character in the purest and most precise form.