2018 Dutton-Goldfield McDougall Ranch Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., $68. 100% destermmed. 7-day cold soak. Aged 18 months in 50% new French oak barrels. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Sumptuous aromas of black cherry, wild blueberry, nori, rose petal and cocoa. Mid-weight plus in style, offering good grip and intensity of red grape, blackberry, blueberry and boysenberry fruit flavors. A charismatic and seductive wine with an extremely long and cleansing finish that lasts over 30 seconds. Stairway to heaven. Score: 96. Reviewed July 29, 2021

Winery: Dutton-Goldfield
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards Part I: North Coast - Sonoma Coast