Reviews & Ratings

2021 Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir "Devil's Gulch Vineyard"

Winery: Dutton Goldfield

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Devil's Gulch Vineyard"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Marin County

State or country: CA

Price: $60

Cases produced: 220

KWG Score: 93 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)

Review date: April 24, 2024

Wine Review: This garnet-colored Pinot Noir from Dutton Goldfield opens with a lingonberry and pomegranate bouquet with hints of coconut, red cherry, and tobacco. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, zesty, mouthwatering, and very bright. The flavor profile is juicy red plum and red currant blend with notes of strawberry licorice and saline. We also detected some hints of stony minerality and a touch of chocolate. The finish is dry, and its acidity, flavors and mild dusty polished tannins fade away nicely. The Tasting Panel would pair this Pinot with fresh Norwegian salmon slices or coq au vin. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Dan’s first comment was "Volnay on steroids!" when he tasted our 2021 Devil’s Gulch Pinot. This is one of those wines you’d almost be happy to just smell all day - but then you’d miss out on the sumptuous follow-through in the mouth. The nose leads with a rich and dense burst of wild berry, underlain with a sweet floral tone. Mushroom and redwood duff play backup, adding to the complex layers of the aromas, luring you in to take the first sip. The mouth is packed with juicy raspberry and marionberry, with supporting notes of sandalwood, nutmeg, and thyme. We won’t hold it against you if you want to just enjoy this beauty on its own, but it will shine even more with its Ranch cohabitators, Devil's Gulch rabbit, pork, lamb, or quail, roasted or grilled to bring out their succulence to match the wine.

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