Rooted in Carneros and Sonoma, Donum is known for crafting expressive, site‑driven wines that balance purity, elegance, and depth. Their vineyards are farmed with meticulous care, and the property itself is a destination—sculpture gardens, biodynamic practices, and thoughtful hospitality all woven into the experience. Donum’s wines consistently deliver vibrant fruit, refined structure, and a sense of place that makes every bottle feel intentional and elevated.
The 2022 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is deep ruby in color, with aromas of plum, nectarine and blackberry, complemented by hints of crème brûlée and bramble. The palate opens with notes of dark black currant and cocoa, with vibrant raspberry providing a lift. The finish is viscous and balanced with notes of fresh plum and slate. Recommended drinking window: 2024-2030
95 Decanter For those seeking a more generous, full-throttle Pinot from Donum, the Russian River offering is a more decadent step above the Carneros bottlings. The 2022 Pinot Noir is a medium to full-bodied wine with firm, grippy tannins, evoking the sensation of biting into a freshly picked McIntosh apple—where that grip frames the front palate. Still, the mid-palate reveals fleshy fruit, including cherry, raspberry, and strawberry. Nuances of sandalwood, spearmint, underbrush, conifer, and coriander seed add complexity. A true powerhouse and crowd-pleaser. From their estate, Winside Vineyard. 100% Pinot Noir aged 16 months in 57% new French oak. Drinking Window: 2024 - 2034
94 Owen Bargreen The brilliant 2022 Donum ‘Russian River Valley’ comes from several blocks at their Winside Vineyard, planted to many clonal selections of Pinot Noir. Salty soils and rich boysenberry tones mark the nose alongside hints of cola. The palate is rich and refined with beautiful richness and underlying verve. Complex and delicious, enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2024-2034
93 Wine Enthusiast The nose of this Pinot gives dusty black cherry, shiitake and cola spice aromas, while the palate has a dark, brooding intensity with flavors of Bing cherry, black plum, dark cocoa powder and sandalwood in a powerfully structured framework. Drink this with roasted duck or squab or quail.
91 Wine Spectator Dark and winey, with delicious albeit up-front flavors of black cherry and boysenberry paste laced with a touch of melted licorice and backed by a subtle sheen of sweet toast on the finish. Its subtle energy keeps this going. Tasty. Drink now through 2028. 907 cases made.
