Silent Lot #123 – The Donum Estate
Gift of the Land

The Donum Estate, loosely translated as “gift of the land,” is both a place and a unique product, comprised of three vineyards perfectly suited to Pinot Noir. Here, the winemakers share a love of the land and a passion for wine. Their gift of the land for you tonight is a package of four Magnums from their impressive collection of Pinot Noirs, all scoring 94 points and above from Wine Spectator.

The 2008 Donum Carneros West Slope Pinot Noir (96 points) flaunts “an abundance of succulent berry flavors and an impeccable balance of weight and intensity in an enduring, refreshing finish.” Not to be upstaged is the 2009 Donum Carneros East Slope Pinot Noir (96 points), a “stunning red [with] plenty of both power and finesse [that] retains an air of sophistication.” Tempting tasting notes describe the 2010 Donum Carneros Estate Pinot Noir (95 points): “Deftly combining earthiness and fresh fruit, this brooding wine is lifted by wonderful acidity, and finishes with a lingering raspberry flavor.” And rounding out the dazzling selection is the 2011 Donum Russian River Reserve Pinot Noir (94 points), a stand-alone wine that is incredibly intense yet retains bright, excellent structure. What a gift!

OPENING BID
$750

INCLUDES
Four 1.5-Liter Bottles

DONOR
The Donum Estate
Sonoma, California