2013 Donum West Slope Single Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., pH 3.64, TA 0.62, 269 cases, $90. Sourced from the middle portion of west-sloping vineyard block, a 5.5-acre site at the Donum Ranch. The Donum Roederer selection (the “Donum selection”) is the mainstay of the Donum Carneros Pinot Noir and certain vines developed further depth and complexity, so a stand-alone West Slope bottling was started in 2007. 100% Donum selection. 100% de-stemmed, 8-day cold soak, 4 weeks in tank, aged on the lees 15 months in French oak barrels, 63% new. · Medium reddish purple hue in the glass. A very engaging wine, offering hi-tone aromas of darker berries and cherries and a sprightly note of potpourri. The luscious core of dark red and black berry fruits is long and expansive, and accented by hints of cola, sweet oak, and earthiness. Impeccable balance, with a silky countenance and a classy finish of notable aromatic persistence. Score: 94. Reviewed March 12, 2016

Winery: Donum Estate
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