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2017 DuMOL Connor Joy Road Vineyard Pinot Noir

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar; Purchased at retail

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RATINGS

95Vinous / IWC

...boasts extraordinary aromatic presence and tons of sheer sensuality. Sweet red cherry, raspberry jam, pomegranate, blood orange and mint give the Joy Road its distinctive personality...rich and exotic, but not at all heavy.

94Jeb Dunnuck

...beautiful rose and floral character as well as tons of pretty red fruits...medium-bodied and elegant, picking up hints of sandalwood and orange zest with air, and displays a balanced, complex, ethereal style.

93The Wine Advocate

...aromas of lilac and lavender, toast, smoke and pipe tobacco with cranberries, black cherries, wet bark, orange peel and amaro—very perfumed! Light to medium-bodied, it's perfumed and earthy in the mouth...a frame of fine, grainy tannins and juicy freshness, finishing very long and concentrated.

90Wine Spectator

Hints of roasted grain accent the dark fruit and spice flavors, which feature rich loamy notes. Pomegranate details linger on the finish.

PRODUCER

DuMOL

Founded in 1996, DuMOL is dedicated to crafting highly nuanced, vineyard-focused Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from distinctive sites in the cool-climate Russian River Valley. Winemaker, Viticulturist and Partner Andy Smith leads a small and experienced team at DuMOL, to craft wines of depth, clarity and elegance through attention to detail in the vineyards and vintage-specific winegrowing. DuMOL believes the best fertilizer is the footsteps of the farmer and is dedicated to a portfolio of estate and grower-partner vineyards primarily within a 10 mile radius. Expanding upon twenty-five years of experience, DuMOL also grows and produces small-lot Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, and Mencía from some of the finest vineyards in Sonoma and Napa. The full DuMOL portfolio is released through allocations to the mailing list, with select wines distributed to top restaurants Robert M. Parker Jr. has called DuMOL "a fabulous producer of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and more recently, Viognier and Syrah....Everything produced at this winery is world-class, strikingly intense, complex and elegant."

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.