DuMOL 'Eddie's Patch' Syrah 2021

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 worldwide.

Aromatically nuanced and diverse – fresh lavender, black olive, intense floral violet and deep blueberry and cassis fruits. Despite the wine’s obvious intensity and concentration, it remains discreet and elegant - its core of blackberry pastille is wrapped up by savory characters and mineral accents. Juniper and black pepper notes emerge. There’s a lilting feeling to the wine’s center - it’s deep and concentrated but always restrained. Tannins are sleek and polished and present an energetic finish. Drink between late-2023 and 2035. Decant in its youth.

Wine Advocate | 96 pts

Jeb Dunnuck | 94 pts

Wine Spectator | 94 pts