2013 Donum Single Vineyard Ten Oaks Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

12.9% alc., pH 3.65, TA 0.60, 158 cases, $72. Sourced from the Pommard block at Winside Vineyard, named after the ten majestic oak trees that border it on two sides. 15% whole cluster, 7-day cold soak, spontaneous fermentation, pump overs used but punch downs avoided to prevent over-extraction. The wine was aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Haunting aromas of Bing cherry, spice, rose petal and wine cave. Intense attack of crunchy cherry fruit with added complimentary flavors of spice and cherry cola. A teasing wine that draws you in with its appealing crispness. Still highly aromatic the following day when tasted from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 93. Reviewed March 12, 2016

Winery: Donum Estate
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