2018 Donum Pinot Noir Russian River Reserve
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The 2018 Pinot Noir Single-Block Reserve Russian River Valley comes from clone 667 and was destemmed and brought up in 77% new barrels. It has some nutty, peanut-like nuances that give way to a meaty, beefy Pinot Noir with lots of red and black fruits, notes of roasted herbs and earth, medium to full body, and a mouthfilling, charming, pleasure-bent style. Drink bottles over the coming 4-6 years.
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The 2018 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Reserve is a barrel selection from estate fruit planted in 1997. The nose is shy to begin, giving black tea, earth, cola and lilac with a core of black and blue berries. The medium-bodied palate has a silky texture and is more open than the nose at this stage, offering earth-laced fruits, a grainy frame and uplifted finish.
About the producer
Donum is a leading estate in Northern California. Based in Carneros, the property’s focus is crafting single-site Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Carneros, the Russian River Valley, Anderson Valley and Sonoma Coast. The estate is also dotted with one of the finest sculpture collections in the world.