The vineyards that comprise DuMol’s 2017 Wester Reach Pinot Noir represent their core sites that they have planted, farmed or partnered with for up to twenty-two years—sites of classic pedigree from which their single vineyard Pinots are born. There’s great balance to this wine: four distinct vineyards come together seamlessly to express the soils and climate of the western, coastal part of the appellation. Berry and cluster size were very small in 2017 so the wine is high on detail and intensity, and beautifully rides the delicate line between richness and vibrancy. “This new offering is dynamic, alive and precise. It begins in a coastal style--sleek, focused and linear. The deep entry expands along strong lines with good drive and detail to its red and black fruit flavors. As it fully opens, natural Russian River textures and volume takes hold – broad, supple and layered. Savory elements steer the wine toward complexity that will continue to build in bottle.”