2017 Dutton Estate Manzana Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., pH 3.56, TA 0.59. 231 cases, $65. Released September 2019. Dry-farmed vineyard planted in Goldridge sandy loam soil. Harvest Brix 25.3º and 24.0º. Dijon 115 and “828.” 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, aged in French oak barrels, 45% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of dark red and purple grapes and cut wood. Very ripe fruited in character but not in the compote range, with mid weight flavors of black cherry and blackberry framed by nutty oak. Silky in texture with mild tannins. A tad too ripe and oaky for my taste. Score: 89. Reviewed October 26, 2019

Winery: Dutton Estate
From article: Pinot Noir Postscript