2018 Dutton-Goldfield Devil’s Gulch Vineyard Marin County Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., $72. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The seductive perfume of Pinot Noir is difficult to capture but this wine has it. Aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, blueberry, sweet mulch and tilled earth. Very polished and refined on the palate, with a discreet concentration of dark cherry and raspberry fruit with both a floral and earthy accent. Oak lends a complimentary hand. Exquisite balance with a prolonged finish. When tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle, the wine soared to new heights, the spiciness was unreal, and the wine became better and better over time in the glass. Angel sent. Score: 96. Reviewed August 22, 2021

Winery: Dutton-Goldfield
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards Part II: North Coast - Other Appellations