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Donum Estate

Sonoma, CA United States

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  • 2021 Donum 2021 Three Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Carneros
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    INTRODUCTION The Donum Estate is nestled in the rolling hills of Carneros, with three prominent hills marking the ranch’s northern, eastern and southern boundaries. Three Hills Pinot Noir pays homage to this undulating landscape and is selected from the vineyard’s cooler, later ripening portions. The result is a slightly lighter and more ethereal wine than our Carneros Pinot Noir while still possessing the depth and concentration typical for Donum. Blending occurs right before bottling, after 16 months of aging in French oak barrels. WINEMAKER NOTES Deep ruby in color with aromas of sandalwood, Bing cherry, blackberry and violets, the palate opens with blueberry, vanilla and hints of clove and apple. Rounded and plush on the finish, the 2021 Three Hills Pinot Noir exhibits velvety tannin with just enough grip for aging. Recommended drinking window is from 2023-2030.
    Suggested Retail Price: $95.00
  • 2021 Donum 2021 Carneros Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Carneros
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    INTRODUCTION The Carneros Pinot Noir is our flagship wine made every vintage since Donum’s inception in 2001. Blended from vineyard blocks spanning the Estate, the blend is carefully assembled using only barrels that meet our rigorous quality standards. The grapes are organically grown, and fermentation uses yeast native to the Estate. Each block is harvested and fermented separately and then aged for 16 months in French oak barrels. In the last month, we select the barrels that best represent the terroir of the Estate and the Carneros region for the final blend. WINEMAKER NOTES Bright ruby in color, the nose on the Carneros Pinot Noir opens with a waft of toasted oak at the early stage, giving way to notes of blackberry and cherry along with sassafras and flint. The palate echoes the spicy, dark fruit from the nose, with bright raspberry and an earthy, clay-like note. Beautifully balanced between fruit and spice, the finish lingers with smooth, rich tannins. Drink from 2024-2030.
    Suggested Retail Price: $95.00

Description

Donum is a leader in single-vineyard, single-appellation Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Northern California. Donum’s terroir-driven wines reflect the energy and complexity of some of the most celebrated regions in Northern California, including Carneros, Russian River Valley, and Anderson Valley.
 
Donum’s winemaking philosophy has never wavered: to make the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in California while also preserving natural resources. Donum is Latin for Gift, and the Donum team considers wine to be a gift of the land. Donum respects this gift by keeping its focus on healthy, living soils. Donum achieved the highest level of organic certification as one of the first wineries in Sonoma County to achieve Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) status for all of its Estate vineyards. Donum’s farming and winemaking team are constantly innovating and testing new techniques and farming practices including soil enrichment, integrated pest management, and encouraging biodiversity around the vineyards. Donum is also certified organic from the California Certified Organic Farming Association (CCOF). 

Founded in 2001, the Donum Estate is located in the acclaimed wine region of Carneros, nestled between Napa and Sonoma Counties. The Estate includes a winemaking facility, a contemporary hospitality experience, an organic farm and one of the largest accessible private sculpture collections in the world  – The Donum Collection. With more than 50 monumental works of art – of which over a third are site-specific – the evolving Collection brings together a global community of artists and leading practitioners from 18 nations across 6 continents, including Ai Weiwei, Ghada Amer, Doug Aitken, Lynda Benglis, Louise Bourgeois, Keith Haring and Subodh Gupta.

At the intersection of fine wine, sustainable farming and world-class art, Donum connects a global community and creates holistic, sensory wine experiences that have made it an international destination. For more information and to inquire about a private tasting experience reservation, please visit www.thedonumestate.com. Follow @donumestate on Instagram and Facebook and join the conversation using #TheDonumEstate.

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