2016 Dutton-Goldfield Docker Hill Vineyard Mendocino County Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.58, 264 cases, $68. Vineyard planted in 2010 to a variety of Dijon and heritage clones. This bottling contains clones “828,” Pommard and Swan selection. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, open-top co-fermentation of clones. Aged 17 months in French oak barrels, 45% new. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Leading off are aromas of black cherry, blackberry and underbrush and peat. There is a noticeable redwood forest tone to the black cherry and black raspberry fruits offered in a middleweight style. Sleek and silky, with a modestly firm tannic spine, and finishing with a forest floor fragrance. Score: 90. Reviewed November 17, 2018

Winery: Dutton-Goldfield
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