DuMOL Pinot Noir Russian River Valley - 2008 (750ml) GBU cellar sensationally concentrated wine that should

sensationally concentrated wine that should age effortlessly for another 10-15 years

and I can fully comprehend why they would want to keep them separate

Extremely full-bodied with sweet tannin and levels of extravagance and flamboyance that are mind-boggling

The wine possesses compelling harmony and a gorgeous sense of inner perfume that flows from start to finish

and there is no fining or filtration

DuMOL Pinot Noir Russian River Valley - 2008 (750ml) GBU cellar sensationally concentrated wine that shouldStill young and unevolved, the 2008 Pinot Noirs are restrained and slightly less impressive and concentrated than the 2007s at a similar age. They all appear to have outstanding potential with the exception of the generic Russian River cuvee. The latter wine possesses lots of sweet cola infused berry fruit. The 2008s are softer than the 2007s. The heat spikes that occurred in September appear to have given these wines a more forward, plump style