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

Winery: Dutton-Goldfield
From article: Dutton-Goldfield: Upper Echelon