Beskrivelse
The Donum Ranch covers the slopes of three hills in the Carneros region just north of San Pablo Bay. Nestled amid these hills is a 50-acre vineyard, planted to a diverse collection of Dijon clones and heirloom selections of Pinot Noir. Our Carneros Estate
Grown Pinot Noir not only comes from the best blocks in our vineyard – our grand cru sites – but also is a selection of the most appealing barrels within each lot. For the first time in 2015, the Donum Carneros Pinot Noir included fruit from our newest vineyard blocks at the front of the property as you drive in. Despite their young age, these vines are already showing exceptional quality, and over the coming years we expect to add even more fruit from these blocks to the Estate blend.
INTRODUCTION
Our Winside Vineyard is our second, smallest Estate vineyard, located in the heart of Russian River Valley. Winside features 14 acres of various Pinot Noir clones. The Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a blend from across our vineyard; each block is fermented separately in open-top stainless steel tanks and undergoes secondary fermentation in French oak barrels. After 16 months of aging, we assemble the final blend using only the best barrels.
WINEMAKER NOTES
The 2022 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is deep ruby in color, with aromas of plum, nectarine and blackberry, complemented by hints of crème brûlée and bramble. The palate opens with notes of dark black currant and cocoa, with vibrant raspberry providing a lift. The finish is viscous and balanced with notes of fresh plum and slate. Recommended drinking window: 2024-2030.
FRUIT
Pommard, Calera, Donum, Dijon 667
HARVEST DATE
August 23 — September 1, 2022
ESTATE BOTTLED
February 26, 2024
CASES PRODUCED
907
AGING
16 months in 57% new French oak
