One of the storied producers of the Russian River Valley, Dutton-Goldfield dates back to 1998 when colleagues Steve Dutton and Dan Goldfield decided to start a winery together. Steve Dutton is a 5th generation farmer while Dan has a background in chemistry and later completed the illustrious UC Davis program in winemaking. Dan previously worked at Robert Mondavi Winery and even made wine in Portugal for two years before coming back to California and starting Dutton-Goldfield
For many years I have enjoyed tasting at this Russian River Valley outpost. I have been consistently impressed with what they produce for the price and have enjoyed Dutton-Goldfield ‘Dutton Ranch’ Chardonnays many years. The wine consistently strikes a balance between opulence and poise. The new release wines were gorgeous. Look for their 2018 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Dutton Ranch Walker Hill Vineyard’ Chardonnay (OB, 93) which has tremendous depth and concentration with a nice saline streak. which shows a wonderful range of flavors and aromatics with a plush mouthfeel. Their 2018 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Devil’s Gulch Vineyard’ Pinot Noir (OB, 93) which which is intense with cola and bright red fruits with great acidity. Learn more about Dutton-Goldfield at http://www.duttongoldfield.com. Here are the great new releases from Dutton-Goldfield.
2018 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Dutton Ranch Walker Hill Vineyard’ Chardonnay- Always one of the great Sonoma sites for Chardonnay, the 2018 ‘Dutton Ranch’ Chardonnay by Dutton-Goldfield shows brioche and nutmeg tones with shades of vanilla cream and baked apple. The palate is soft, round and generous with a lovely beam of salty that runs through the core of this orchard fruit and vanilla creme brûlée driven wine. The length makes this even more gratifying as this beautiful wine will cellar well over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2020-2028- 93
2018 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Devil’s Gulch Vineyard’ Chardonnay- Sourced from this Marin County Vineyard, the 2018 ‘Devil’s Gulch Vineyard’ shows salted Macadamia note tones alongside layers of banana and sourdough bread on this fantastic bouquet. The palate is fresh and wonderfully viscous with Pink Lady apple and roasted pineapple tones alongside vanilla cream, giving this an exotic edge. The weight and acidity here is really good. Drink 2020-2030- 93
2018 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Rued Vineyard’ Chardonnay- Dense and wonderfully viscous, the 2018 ‘Rued Vineyard’ Chardonnay is an outisetaning new release by Dutton-Goldfield. Once on the nose this takes on buttercream and toasted almond tones alongside Pazzaz apple and hints of ripe mango on this fantastic bouquet. The palate is wonderfully textured with its soft mouthfeel and gobs of mouth-watering acidity. Wait for the long finish. Drink 2020-2030- 93
2018 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Docker Hill Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The 2018 ‘Docker Hill Vineyard’ Pinot Noir shows cranberry and cola tones on the nose with suggestions of orange rind and damp earth that all meld in the glass. The palate shows terrific weight and finesse with mouth-watering acidity. Black and red fruits dance with minerals and earthy undertones on the palate. Impossible to resist right now this has another decade of life ahead of it. Drink 2020-2030- 93
2018 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Devil’s Gulch Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The 2018 ‘Devil’s Gulch Vineyard’ Pinot Noir shows ripe cherry cola tones and red raspberry coulis alongside minerals and smoky undertones on the palate. Wonderfully balanced, with a silky mouthfeel and terrific length, this bright yet generous Pinot Noir will cellar well for a decade or more. Drink 2020-2030- 93
2018 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Dutton Ranch, Freestone Hill Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The awesome 2018 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Dutton Ranch, Freestone Hill Vineyard’ Pinot Noir has lovely wild blackberry tones on the nose with shades of peat moss and white truffle shavings alongside cola. The palate is dense, showing a wonderful beam of salinity that falls on the rich dark fruits with cola tones on the palate. Downright delicious to enjoy in its youth, this outstanding new bottling will enjoy another decade of life in the cellar. Drink 2020-2030- 93
2018 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Azaya Ranch Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The 2018 ‘Azaya Ranch’ Pinot Noir is an awesome new wine that has wonderful depth and finesse. The palate is wonderfully balanced with great acidity and pretty layers of boysenberry, wild mushroom, minerals and cola undertones. Medium to full-bodied, this beautiful wine will cellar well for a decade or more. Drink 2020-2030- 92
2018 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Angel Camp Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The 2018 ‘Angel Camp’ Pinot Noir starts off with layers of red cherry and red raspberry with rose petals wove the together with damp earth and shades of wild mushroom on this complex bouquet. The palate is fresh and vibrant with wonderful acidity. Pretty red fruits dance with minerals, orange zest and cola tones on the palate. Deep and youthful, this beautiful wine has a long way to go. Drink 20202033- 93
2018 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Fox Den Vineyard’ Pinot Noir Sourced from the Russian River Valley, this outstanding new Pinot Noir takes the lead with rich cherry cola tones alongside red currants and orange zest that all mingle in the glass. The palate is fresh with a dense mouthful and sterling minerality. Ripe red fruits dance with minerals and the earthy undertones of the wine. Complex and delicious to enjoy in its youth, this will cellar well for at least another decade. Drink 2020-2033- 93