The 2023 DuMOL Finn Pinot Noir is a beautifully expressive Russian River Valley Pinot Noir named after winemaker Andy Smith’s son. Sourced from a selection of the estate’s finest vineyard sites, the wine captures the purity, elegance and complexity that have established DuMOL as one of California’s benchmark Pinot Noir producers. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it balances vibrant fruit with structure and a strong sense of place.
The nose reveals wild strawberry, red cherry and raspberry alongside notes of rose petal, baking spice and subtle forest floor complexity. The palate is silky and finely textured, combining bright red berry fruit with polished tannins and fresh acidity. Layers of cranberry, tea leaf and savoury earth unfold through a long, graceful finish, while the cool-climate influence of the Russian River Valley provides freshness and precision. The 2023 vintage is particularly noted for its purity and balance.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A superb Pinot Noir that showcases the finesse and sophistication of top Russian River Valley fruit. Elegant, perfumed and highly food-friendly, it pairs beautifully with duck, roast chicken, salmon, pork dishes and mushroom-based cuisine. Enjoy now with a short decant, or cellar through 2038–2042 as it develops greater savoury complexity and nuance.
