Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Marin County Devil's Gulch 2009

Very rich and ripe, marked by pure, intense flavors of cherries, blueberries and spicy cloves. It displays the balanced elegance and thoughtful winemaking of this winery. Young and juicy now, it should develop in the bottle for a year or two, but som... Wine Enthusiast. A Pinot Noir wine from California in USA. 2010 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch 750ml

A Pinot Noir wine from California in USA. 2010 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch 750ml

Delivers as promised in the mouth, with dark blackberry and cranberry fruit, a touch of nutmeg spice, and wonderfully plush tannins. The combination of solidity and suppleness is striking, and the structure and acid freshness carries an almost sweet ...

Winemaker's Notes - The 2009 offering is exactly what we're looking for in the Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir: the luscious berry fruit so indicative of the Russian River Valley, unctuous tannins, and an almost candied richness, all on a palate that's fresh, bright and balanced. In the nose, it shows blackberry, black cherry and a touch of sandalwood; it's a bit darker than many years due to the long growing season, and the maturing of our spectacular Marty's vineyard. It delivers as promised in the mouth, with dark blackberry and cranberry fruit, a touch of nutmeg spice, and wonderfully plush tannins. The combination of solidity and suppleness is striking, and the structure and acid freshness carries an almost sweet boysenberry finish for minutes in the mouth. Try this wine with sharp cheeses as an aperitif, or with almost any food you love--that's the nature of great Pinot: don't sweat it, just drink it.

Good deep red. Blackberry, licorice and violet on the slightly liqueur-like nose. Silky on entry, then a bit youthfully imploded, with good juicy energy to the dark flavors of blackberry, black cherry, violet and spices. A note of sassafras gives ... Stephen Tanzers IWC. A Pinot Noir wine from California in USA. 2009 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch 750ml

Medium translucent rim to pink to clear. A very focused, linear nose showcases rhubarb, black cherry, blue fruit, blackberry jam and crunchy mineral finished off with violet aromas. Cooling and refreshing as it enters the palate, this medium-bodied p... Cory Gowan. A Pinot Noir wine from California in USA. 2009 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch 750ml

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (www.cgcw.com) in the October 2010 issue. While all of the Dutton Goldfield Pinots sport a fair streak of acidity and are built along slightly leaner lines, this sleek, firmly balanced effort shows the keenest sense of pure varietal fruit. Its insistent themes of well-ripened cherries are accented with subtle oak spice and a hint of violet, and, if admittedly still a touch tight, it has the vitality and balance to age famously.Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine aging recommendation: Drinkable now. Further bottle aging can improve this wine.