DuMOL Pinot Noir Russian River Valley - 2008 (750ml) GBU cellar and black cherries

and black cherries

a cool-climate year

It will drink beautifully for 5-7 years

The wine possesses compelling harmony and a gorgeous sense of inner perfume that flows from start to finish

I would suggest a good two to three hours of decanting prior to service

DuMOL Pinot Noir Russian River Valley - 2008 (750ml) GBU cellar and black cherriesStill 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