DuMOL Pinot Noir Russian River Valley - 2008 (750ml) Size:750ml with a bouquet of blackberries

with a bouquet of blackberries

and black fruits

marvelous intensity

this inky black/purple-colored 2000 exhibits notes of scorched earth

and exceptional length

DuMOL Pinot Noir Russian River Valley - 2008 (750ml) Size:750ml with a bouquet of blackberriesStill young and unevolved, 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 with the exception of the generic Russian River cuvee. The latter wine possesses lots of sweet cola infused berry fruit. 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