A favorite Pinot Noir Producer of mine strikes again with a wine from Marin County — not the first county I think of when talking wine, but one that has some small pockets that are producing brilliant fruit. Figure in the touch of Dan Goldfield and you know that the result will be worthy. Lively red fruit, cinnamon, dry earth and rhubarb aromas translate nicely, remaining present in equal parts through a long finish. It’s tasty now, or age it a few years to deepen everything.
Dutton-Goldfield, Marin County (California) Pinot Noir 2015
By Rich Cook