Donum Anderson Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2017
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The 2017 Anderson Valley pinot noir is ruby in color, with aromas of Bing cherry, flint, and certain piney or minty character that is a signature of the Anderson Valley region. Strawberry and raspberry flavors are joined by vanilla and caramel on the palate, with an expansive mid-palate brought together to a rewarding finish thanks to fine-grained, almost apple-skin-like tannins.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lastly, the 2017 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley comes from the Anderson Valley in the northern part of California and was destemmed and brought up in 90% new French oak. It’s another powerful wine from this estate that has loads of black raspberry and blackberry fruit, a creamy, full-bodied texture, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. It’s not for the Burg heads out there, but it offers beautiful depth of fruit as well as balance. It’s a classic Anderson Valley beauty to enjoy over the coming 4-6 years.
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Donum is a leader in single-vineyard, single-appellation Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Northern California. Donum's terroir-driven wines reflect the energy and complexity of some of the most celebrated regions in Northern California, including Carneros, Russian River Valley, and Anderson Valley.
Donum's winemaking philosophy has never wavered: to make the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in California while also preserving natural resources. Donum is Latin for Gift, and the Donum team considers wine to be a gift of the land. Donum respects this gift by keeping its focus on healthy, living soils. Donum achieved the highest level of organic certification as one of the first wineries in Sonoma County to achieve Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) status for all its Estate vineyards. Donum's farming and winemaking team are constantly innovating and testing new techniques and farming practices including soil enrichment, integrated pest management, and encouraging biodiversity around the vineyards. Donum is also certified organic from the California Certified Organic Farming Association (CCOF).
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Anderson Valley, located in Mendocino County just above Sonoma County, is one of California’s coolest AVAs, allowing it a long growing season. Only 15 miles long, the region makes a slice eastward through the mountains, from the frigid Pacific Ocean. Dramatic diurnal temperature variations here preserve grape acidity and thus freshness in the finished wines. These are prime conditions for growing Pinot Noir, and the valley produces many fine versions. Characteristics of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir typically include crisp acidity, cranberry and strawberry notes as well as earthy notes of forest floor and mushroom.
Still Pinot Noir, however, is only part of the story. Pinot Noir, along with Chardonnay, are also grown for Anderson Valley’s exceptional sparkling wines. Produced via the traditional method, these offer a classic toasty note from lees aging, bright, complex fruit notes and a clean, refreshing character.