This is probably the most profound and interesting Dutton Ranch Pinot I can remember from Dutton Goldfield, and that’s not daming it with faint praise, for this vineyard, or collection of vineyards, has been the workhorse for Dutton Goldfield’s rise to prominence in the Pinot Noir world. This vintage is fresh and elegant, with excellent balance between fruit, acid and alcohol. It exhibits aromas of black and red fruits, with spicy overtones and a beautiful, lip-smacking finish that invites another sip.
Dutton Goldfield, Russian River Vallley (California) Pinot Noir 2009
By Robert Whitley