Dutton Ranch 2007

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Winery:

Roessler Cellars

Varietal:

Pinot Noir

Region:

USA > California > Sonoma County > Russian River Valley

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

2010 - 2022

UPC:

 

User Tags:  spice, fruits, cocoa, chemical, earthy, nose, fruit, spices, sweetness, flavors 

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What to Expect

California has long struggled with Pinot Noir. Finding the right vineyards for this most fickle of grape, one that enjoys a cool growing season yet needs warmth close to harvest to fully ripen, has proven a challenge in such a sunny state. Cooler areas eventually became identified; the Santa Rita Hills, Russian River Valley and Mendocino's Anderson valley are all prime spots for Pinot Noir in California. Unlike the lighter colored and sometimes delicate Pinots of Burgundy, California produces many rich, deep Pinots full of slightly chewy dark berry and cherry fruits with hints of cola, Asian spices and forest floor frequently adding complexity.

Winemakers Notes

Starting out with great red cherry and raspberry fruit then shifting into more herbal, spicy aromas of fresh tobacco leaf, green olives, and straw, the nose of our 2007 Dutton Pinot Noir seems to wash back and forth as it opens over time, showing some segments of its complexity one moment and others the next. Some whiffs are lifted and expressive, while others are a bit more muted and earthy, making for an intriguing aromatic experience. On the palate, it is all about fruit, with bright red cherry and raspberry, fruit preserves, and even fruit and violet pastilles, along with hints of the herbal, read more...spicy elements listed above. Good tannic structure helps to support the lush fruit character, and after a slight drop off, the finish actually builds back up and lengthens to carry the fruit further along the back of the palate    (hide)

Editorial Reviews

Gregory-
Dal Piaz

Hand of Snooth Voice of Snooth

7,117

This quintessential Russian River Pinot starts off with an earthy edge to the sweet dark cherry fruit then gains nice spice notes with a hint of raw meat then a touch of beet root and dried herbs. Big and mouth filling with explosive flavors of dark berry fruits, cocoa, and earthy spice notes. It finishes a bit short but there is a sneaky return of toast, currant jam and cocoa that lingers on the palate. This needs a bit of time to flesh out on the backend but is rich with the balance to age well Drink 2010-2016 92pts

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