The first thing you will notice is the nose. Intense aromas of black cherry and raspberry waft from the glass. On the palate, the flavors match the nose, but there’s more. Cherry liqueur, fall spice and more. Firm tannins that bode well for a short spell in the cellar. What you have in the end is another rock ‘em, sock ‘em Pinot Noir from the brilliant team at Dutton Goldfield. This ceases to surprise anyone who’s been paying attention.
Dutton-Goldfield, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2017
By Robert Whitley