Dan Goldfield keeps churning out great wines like this one, each unique and worthy of a separate bottling. Here, lively wild berry fruit is right up front on the nose and in the mouth, with rich cinnamon spice and sarsaparilla joining in. It’s a bit more on the drink me now side of Dan’s lineup, with softer acidity and the full cedar chest spice spectrum forward in the long finish. This is up to pairing with red meat – something on the bolder prep side.
Dutton-Goldfield, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2014
By Rich Cook