{"product_id":"dumol-ryan-pinot-noir-jentoft-vineyard-2017","title":"DuMol Ryan Pinot Noir Jentoft Vineyard 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen we consider the potential of a piece of land to grow world-class wine, we immerse ourselves in the physical characteristics of soil type, depth, texture and drainage, slope aspect, sun exposure, et cetera—myriad complex details. On site potential alone, Jentoft likely sits at the top of our entire vineyard portfolio. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe site’s coastal marine soils are remarkably shallow with underlying sandstone bedrock poking through the topsoil. Lean, “boney” soils generally yield low-vigor vines and powerful wines, and that’s what we have here. The potential is incredible, and now that these vines are mature, we’re seeing the promise realized.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur new vintage of Jentoft Vineyard Ryan Pinot Noir is highly evocative of this steep hillside site high in the coastal mountains surrounded by the forest. To me, it represents the essence of coastal Russian River Pinot Noir: intensity, vibrancy, deeply pitched fruits with pulsating acidity and an incredible length of flavor. We’ve bottled Ryan Pinot Noir from several sites since 2002 , and this is the pinnacle of achievement for this wine so far.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine opens with a sense of tiny dark intense wild berries, tart and explosive, pine needle freshness and hints of cedar amplifying the aromas. The palate is sappy, dark and elevated with Rainier cherry, cassis and huckleberry fruits. There’s laser-like intensity to the wine’s driving flavors as they expand along the dry, firm palate, exotic floral, gravelly nuances extending the lingering finish. No need to decant. Drink between 2020 and 2027. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Review:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA total knock-out, the 2017 Pinot Noir Ryan Jentoft Vineyard is a wine of real depth and intensity. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, mocha, cloves, lavender and licorice give the Jentoft a real sense of brooding power. There is plenty of Russian River exuberance to match the potent tannins. Far from an easygoing supple Russian River Pinot, the 2017 needs time to soften. It is every bit as impressive today as it was last year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- Antonio Galloni\u003c\/span\u003e Vinous 97 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DuMol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949016543279,"sku":"77434-17","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/dumolryan2017_9ee21d28-2ae4-465c-83ce-9e3b22a541c2.jpg?v=1771487572","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/dumol-ryan-pinot-noir-jentoft-vineyard-2017","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}