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2007 Dutton-Goldfield Devil’s Gulch Vineyard Marin County Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.63, 325 cases, $58. · Deeper colored than the 2006 vintage. Initially subdued, the nose explodes with time in the glass offering intense scents of wild berries and fresh cherries, spice and toasted bread. Hard to turn your nose away from this perfume. Delicious red and black fruit core with ripe soft tannins and a subtle citrus underpinning. Appealing finesse and impeccable balance. Fresher and richer than the excellent 2007 vintage. Still great two days later from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Choose any superlative you want. Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »

2007 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Sanchietti Vineyard Green Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 345 cases, $58. · Now this is what I’m talking about. Nuanced and enticing nose featuring pretty aromas of red and black berry jam, crushed strawberries, wine cellar, vanillin and spice. Full-on attack of seductive berry fruit that is earthy and juicy leading to an aromatic and fruity persistent finish with a subtle kick of acidity. Very charming with velvety tannins, perfect weight and balance. This wine is a superb example of how you can craft great Pinot Noir at moderate alcohol levels. This wine shows the stamp of a gifted winemaker (Dan Goldfield). Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »

2007 Dutton-Goldfield Freestone Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 537 cases, $58. · Fruity nose of grapes and berries with notes of spice and Coca-Cola. Lush, ripe and sweet mouth coating fruits with a long and powerful fruity finish. The tannins are restrained and the refreshing acidity makes the wine easily approachable now. Well-proportioned and nicely balanced. Very good. Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »

2007 Dutton-Goldfield McDougall Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.66, 198 cases, $58. From a wind-swept 9-acre vineyard on a ridge top at 1,100 feet near Hirsch and Martinelli vineyards on the true Sonoma Coast. Two Dijon clones. Farmed by Barbara and Rich McDougall. · A dark, savory, loamy wine that speaks of the earth. Aromas and flavors of intensely concentrated red and purple fruits, impressive for their freshness. Hints of pine pitch and brioche add interest. The ripe tannins have been reigned in, the wine is strikingly soft and smooth in the mouth and quite approachable now. I really like this wine for its seamlessness. Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »

2006 Dutton-Goldfield Devil’s Gulch Vineyard Marin County Pinot Noirs

These are exceptional wines from a very talented winemaker and recommended. The Dutton- Goldfield Tasting Room is shared with Balleto and is located at 5700 Occidental Road in Santa Rosa. 707-823-3887. The wines are largely sold to a mailing list who receive an informative newsletter. Www.dutton-goldfield.com. · The 2006 barrel sample shows a solid core of bright wild berry fruit and respectable structure that bodes well for age ability. The Devil’s Gulch berries can be quite tannic and Dan does a fine job of taming the beast. Dan was also offering tastes of his Rued Chardonnay (understated, balanced, excellent) and Devil’s Gulch Gewurztraminer (Alsatian in style and quite rare). Reviewed July 16, 2007 ARTICLE »

2006 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13% alc., $38. · Mineral imbibed black cherry scents evolve in the glass to a purely dark fruit compote which is very alluring. Black raspberry flavors are set off by a hint of oak. The texture is soft and the finish pleasantly tangy with some unresolved tannins. Plenty to like here. Reviewed January 20, 2008 ARTICLE »

2006 Dutton-Goldfield Devils Gulch Ranch Vineyard Marin County Pinot Noir

13.4% alc., $55 (Magnums are $115). · More red-toned than the 2002 vintage. Bright red berry and red cherry aromas with a touch of herbs and vanilla. Strawberry, cherry and cassis flavors with a nice tang, ripe tannins, and a persistent dry finish with uplifting acidity. A sexy wine with plenty of silkiness and finesse, yet enough structure to age well. Reviewed January 14, 2009 ARTICLE »

2006 Dutton-Goldfield Devil’s Gulch Vineyard Marin County Pinot Noir

13.6% alc., pH 3.65, 331 cases, $58. Sourced from Mark Pasternak’s vineyard that combines steep terraces, shallow soil, harsh climate, and well-chosen Dijon clones to produce small crops of unique fruit. · Very pleasant scents of wild berries, cardamon spice and oak. Nice mix of wild berry, plum, and toasty oak flavors that are juicy and vibrant sparked by a good vein of acidity. The middle attack is impressive, followed by a gentle dance on the palate, leading to a lingering, silky, fruity finish. Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »

2005 Dutton-Goldfield Sanchietti Vineyard Old Clone Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

$48. · Martini clones. The aromatics are flat and non-expressive. Memorable black raspberry finish that goes on and on. Brooding and needs time or decanting. Reviewed March 23, 2008 ARTICLE »

2005 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Freestone Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 361 cases, $58. Located at the southwestern edge of Green Valley. Dijon clones. Very small yields with tight bunches and tiny thick-skinned berries. · Interesting aromatic profile of flowers, smoke, sap and oak. Earthy, grilled, smoky dark fruits with a hint of tobacco. Showing primarily secondary bouquet and flavors without the vibrant fruit shown on release, but will appeal to fans of aged Pinot Noir. Decent (+). Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »

2005 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch/Freestone Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 361 cases, $58. The vineyard was planted in 1997 on the far southwest edge of the Russian River appellation. Clones 667, 115 and 2A. Aged 17 months in 55% new French oak. · Deep and haunting aromatics featuring black cherries and wild blackberries. A plush mouthful of dark Pinot extract with a hint of herbs, spice and earth. Succulent and robust with a long, scented aftertaste. Beautifully balanced, clean and pure. Power without flab. This one makes you want to clap your hands. Reviewed January 20, 2008 ARTICLE »

2005 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch/Sanchietti Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.8%, $58. alc., 343 cases, Goldfield has worked with fruit from this vineyard at La Crema and Hartford Court before bottling it under the Dutton-Goldfield label beginning in 2002. · A fruit driven beauty with demure dark red Pinot fruits that are elegant and juicy. More subdued and sensuous than the Freestone Hill with well-concealed tannins, it will be even better with more time in the bottle. Reviewed January 20, 2008 ARTICLE »

2005 Dutton-Goldfield Freestone Hill Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

$58. 115, 667, Wädenswil · Earth and forest floor in the nose that is echoed in the flavors. Big, chewy dark fruit. Plenty of tannin. Reviewed March 23, 2008 ARTICLE »

2005 Dutton-Goldfield McDougall Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 250 cases, $58. From the true Sonoma Coast, close to Hirsch Vineyard at 1,100 feet. Yields were about 1 ton per acre. · Enticing nose of blue fruits, plum, ocean air and earth. Supple in the mouth with delicate wild berry fruits, suave tannins and a snappy, clean finish. Reviewed January 20, 2008 ARTICLE »

2004 Dutton-Goldfield Devil’s Gulch Vineyard Marin County Pinot

The 2004 is a crowd pleaser with forward fruit and is easy to drink. Reviewed July 16, 2007 ARTICLE »

2004 Dutton-Goldfield Devil’s Gulch Vineyard Marin County Pinot Noir

13.6% alc. · A plush, fruitdriven wine with all kinds of flavors going on. Put this one away for a year or two and you will be smiling. Reviewed November 26, 2006 ARTICLE »

2003 Dutton-Goldfield Devil’s Gulch Ranch Vineyard Marin County Pinot Noir

13.4% alc., $40. · Call this one deep and dark. The robe is a sexy dark ruby in color. The terrific nose shows off deep, dark Pinot fruits with an edgy earthiness. Great purity of fruit that is lightly oaked and great persistence on the back end. Terrific with chicken tortellini soup. I could sip this guilty pleasure all night long. Reviewed January 15, 2007 ARTICLE »

2003 Dutton-Goldfield Devil’s Gulch Vineyard Marin County Pinot

Dan Goldfield has an irrepressible passion for wine. He was raised in Philadelphia and came to University of California Berkeley in 1980 to work as a research scientist. His brother had exposed him to fine Pinot Noir with a tasting of top Burgundies and his close proximity to wine country led him to study winemaking. After graduating from University of California Davis with an MS in enology, he pursued a winemaking career that took him from Mondavi, to Schramsberg, to La Crema, and to Hartford Court. He sought out and urged the planting of the cool western areas of Sonoma County and sourced grapes from these vineyards for a number of distinctive Pinot Noir bottlings. In 1998, he formed a label with partner Steve Dutton - Dutton-Goldfield (pictured below, Steve on left). Steve Dutton is a fifth generation farmer whose father, Warren, began growing grapes in the western Russian River Valley in the mid 1960s. Steve manages at least 80 vineyards and farms over 1,000 acres in Sonoma County. These vineyards supply grapes for more than 20 wineries, including Kistler, Hartford Court, Cakebread, DuMol and Patz & Hall. Dutton-Goldfield specializes in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and cool-climate Syrah. The Dutton-Goldfield Devil’s Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noirs are special wines. · The 2003 vintage (13.4% alc., 392 cases), has the most aging potential showing earthy, loamy and leather notes at present. The texture is silky and the fruit is highlighted by attractive violets in the nose. Reviewed July 16, 2007 ARTICLE »

2002 Dutton-Goldfield Devils Gulch Ranch Vineyard Marin County Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 431cases. · Dark violet color. Extremely attractive nose of crushed berries, confected strawberries, herbs, leather and good barnyard. Exotic wild berry flavors with an appealing earthy overtone, ample acidity, supple tannins and a pleasing, dry finish. This wine delivers the goods like a young wine. Impeccable balance portends a long life ahead and this wine might outlive Dan! Reviewed January 14, 2009 ARTICLE »