that helps to break up the thickness of the wine
it could even be considered to be underperforming in the context of the vintage
which mitigates hydric stress and should (in theory) lead to smoother tannins
Impressively concentrated but surprisingly lively thanks to its spine of smoky minerality
the Mouchère is even better
DuMOL, Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Estate other_regions that helps to break upThe 2018 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard comes from Swan and Calera clones planted in 2004 at a high vine density (3,630 vines per acre). Medium ruby purple, it's richly scented of warm cranberry sauce, black cherries, tea leaves, tobacco and earth with floral notes. Medium bodied, it floods the mouth with dark, earth laced fruits cut through with bright red berry and citrusy pops. It has a firm, finely grained frame and addicting juiciness, finishing very