Dutton-Goldfield, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2016

This is your basic Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir, from the Dutton Ranch, that is priced considerably below some of the winery’s more exotic offerings.  And that’s why it’s a steal at the price.  It has everything you’ve come to expect from winemaker Dan Goldfield: exquisite balance, a light touch on the oak, and impressive persistence of flavor.  This vintage exhibits notes of black cherry and spice, with a delicate floral back-note and a hint of tea leaf, and best of all it’s not $60!