The medium to full-bodied 2000 Pinot Noir Finn is a brilliant effort. The wine exhibits sweet floral, black cherry, and raspberry fruit notes along with earth, spice, and a hint of new oak (57% new oak is utilized). It comes across as a restrained yet forceful, powerful, intellectual Pinot that will provide additional pleasure and nuances after time in the bottle. Impressive! This is a strong effort, but like all of DuMol's offerings it is restrained and builds incrementally, as opposed to being a showy, flamboyant, sexy fruit bomb. Don't misunderstand me. It is loaded with fruit, but it is held in check by vibrant acid levels and a subtle, but pure winemaking style. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2012.
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