Bold, ripe and delicious, yet firm, with tremendous tension between flavor and structure, this is a brilliant California Pinot Noir from a vineyard source that has quickly become one of California’s finest. The Dutton-Goldfield exhibits aromas of raspberry, cherry and plum, with a subtle note of forest floor. The finish shows grip, but will lengthen over time as the tannins resolve. Drink now, but better to wait another three to five years. Platinum award winner at the 2015 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.
Dutton-Goldfield, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2012
By Robert Whitley