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Score 97/100 · Robert Parker, Aug 2016

The 2012 Pinot Noir Estate is made from three clones – the Calera, Joseph Swan and clone 943. A fragrant perfume of black and blue fruits, tree bark, truffles, roasted herbs and subtle charcoal embers emerges from this broodingly rich, intense, full-bodied, concentrated yet still youthful Pinot Noir. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. Only 890 cases were produced.

Critic scores

Critic scores
96
96/100

Average Score

97
97/100

Robert Parker

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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17 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17/20 · Jancis Robinson MW

Made from DuMol's Estate Vineyard, this Green Valley Pinot gives notes of briar in a field of both red and dark fruit (without sweetness), and a light saline crunch throughout. There is a darker flavour focus here than Dumol’s other West Sonoma offerings, with. a nice balance of concentration, lift, and mouthwatering length. Jan 2015, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2015-2021

95 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 95/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2012 Pinot Noir Estate is another wine that has turned out even better than I had expected. Ripe, juicy and explosive, the 2012 captures the essence of the Russian River in its expansive, resonant personality and pure breath. A host of deeply spiced notes wrap around the super expressive finish. The 2012 could use another year or two in bottle, as the tannins remain imposing. Jan 2015, www.vinous.com, Drink: 2015-2024

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