The Donum Estate 2005 Carneros Pinot Noir
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Complex nose of ripe strawberries, leather, cherry liqueur, fresh split cedar, smoke, blackberries, sea salt and carbon. Rounded and broad mouth feel of seamless sweet black fruit, red currant and earth. This is a big pinot noir without being over the top.
91 points, Connoisseurs' Guide (June 2008): “This youngster again shows a fine sense of fruity depth and counts rich oak as a real asset, but it is a little less forthcoming at the moment and stays fairly firm on the palate from the beginning to end..."
92 points, Wine Spectator (March 31, 2008): “Rich and intense, with a medley of ripe plum, black cherry, cola and sassafras flavors. Tightly focused, firm and spicy, gaining complexity and depth on the finish. Drink now through 2013…”
Only 850 cases were made of this stellar Pinot.
This wine was recently featured in The California Wine Club's wine of the month club.