2012 Donum Estate Grown Russian River Valley Reserve Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., pH 3.67, TA 0.61, 326 cases, $90. 43% Pommard and 57% Dijon 667. This bottling is the first Russian River Valley Reserve to feature both Dijon and Pommard clones. 100% de-stemmed, cold soak for 8 days, cap punched down up to four times a day with occasional pump overs, modest extended maceration before barreling down into 100% French oak barrels, 70% new. 7 barrels of Dijon 667 and 5 barrels of Pommard made the final blend which was bottled in February 2014. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Extravagant aromas of ripe, dark berries and black cherries, tilled soil, and mocha java. The charge of full-bodied black cherry and blackberry fruit engulfs the palate, holding court through an intensely fruited finish. Imposing and structured, yet offering a deft touch of oak and admirable harmony. This wine has an extra wow factor. Score: 93. Reviewed March 16, 2015

Winery: Donum Estate
From article: The Donum Estate: 2012 Gifts of the Land