Deviate is a departure for Dutton Goldfield, which generally specializes in single-vineyard wines. This is the second vintage for Deviate, which combines the grapes from two distinctive Sonoma County Pinot Noir vineyards: Jentoft and Ellenbach. The result is a dark, dense Pinot that seems more in the Merry Edwards style than the typical Dan Goldfield style. It’s big and bold, with dusty tannins, layers of black and blue fruits, a leafy nuance, beautiful structure and balance, and a remarkably long finish.
Dutton Goldfield, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2014
By Robert Whitley