Donum Estate Carneros Pinot Noir 2022

“Founded in 2001, Donum’s winemaking philosophy is to craft exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay while preserving natural resources. It begins with creating an environment where the vines thrive and yield the highest quality fruit possible with minimal intervention. Under the guidance of their winemaker, Dan Fishman, the resulting wines display a concentration of flavor, energy, and vibrancy that derives from the land in which they are grown. All Donum wines are made with organically grown grapes sourced from our five Regenerative Organic Certified® vineyards.”

Grape Varietials: 100% Pinot Noir

Wine Region: Carneros, California.

Tasting Notes: Light to medium ruby in color, this wine offers expressive aromas of mulberry, blackberry and graphite. The palate is rich yet well-balanced, featuring notes of raspberry, currant, sea salt, porcini mushroom and sassafras, with firm tannins for a structured finish. Recommended drinking window: 2025-2032.

Food Pairing: Grilled Salmon with Herbs.

Ratings:

• Wine Enthusiast: 93/100
• James Suckling: 94/100