it might just outclass the 2005

balanced and vibrant finish that delivers its usual fine length

but that wine sets the bar very high (and it earned a 100-point score)

This is also quite restrained with its more deeply pitched dark berry fruit-suffused nose that displays notes of freshly turned earth

DuMOL, Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Estate Vintage:2018 it might just outclass theThe 2018 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard comes from Swan and Calera clones planted in 2004 at a high vine density (3,630 vines per acre). Medium ruby purple, it's richly scented of warm cranberry sauce, black cherries, tea leaves, tobacco and earth with floral notes. Medium bodied, it floods the mouth with dark, earth laced fruits cut through with bright red berry and citrusy pops. It has a firm, finely grained frame and addicting juiciness, finishing very