Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019 SKIN CONTACT fruit-driven core and elegant balance

fruit-driven core and elegant balance

he “americanizes” his wines a little

it packs some serious flavor

The wine is impeaccably balanced with plenty of fruit and acid

Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019 SKIN CONTACT fruit-driven core and elegant balanceThe extended 2018 season gave us good maturity, sweet tannins, great depth of fruit, and nicely balanced wines, everything we want in our quintessential Russian River Valley Pinot expression. The nose leads with succulent mixed berry pie laced with baking spices. The blueberry, raspberry, and boysenberry are interlaced with pretty lilac and violet notes, along with a little redwood duff. Theres a plush feeling to the wine, even from the aromas, which