Today we share one of the outstanding producers of the Russian River Valley. For many years now Dutton Goldfield has crafted a killer range of wines from Riesling to Syrah. I have enjoyed visiting this top notch producer over the years and just visited them a few months back. 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. I am thrilled for the winery who will be celebrating their 25th anniversary this summer.
The wines are remarkably consistent as I have enjoyed many of these from my personal cellar over the years. I love the new 2022 Dutton-Goldfield Rose (OB, 91) which is fresh and beautifully textured stuff. Don’t miss out on the new 2021 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Dutton Ranch’ Chardonnay (OB, 93) which shows great depth and flavor complexity. Learn more about Dutton Goldfield at http://www.duttongoldfield.com. Here are the great new releases from Dutton Goldfield.
2022 Dutton-Goldfield ‘North Coast’ Rose- Made from Pinot Noir grapes, this great new 2022 Rose offers a smooth mouthfeel with loads of ripe red fruit flavors alongside kumquat and bergamot notes. Enjoy now. Drink 2023-2028- 91
2022 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Dutton Ranch Shop Block’ Pinot Blanc- The 2022 ‘Dutton Ranch Shop Block’ Pinot Blanc shows off green papaya, cantaloupe and shades of baking spices on the palate with a smooth texture. This is really well-done and will age gracefully over the next eight plus years. Drink 2023-2031- 92
2021 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Devil’s Gulch’ Chardonnay- The Marin County-sourced 2021 ‘Devil’s Gulch’ is a beautiful new wine by winemaker Steve Dutton. On the nose this takes on layers of Meyer lemon and brioche alongside suggestions of salted macadamia nut. The palate is soft and round, with a smooth texture and glorious sense of length. Really showing beautifully now, enjoy the 2021 ‘Devil’s Gulch’ Chardonnay over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2023-2031- 93
2021 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Dutton Ranch’ Chardonnay- For years I have admired this rich Chardonnay bottling that comes from this large but highly outstanding site in the Russian River Valley. The 2021 ‘Dutton Ranch’ Chardonnay displays outstanding depth with banana and ripe mango notes alongside buttered pastry crust and shades of hazelnut on the palate. Complex and delicious, enjoy this beauty now and over the next eight plus years. Drink 2023-2031- 93
2021 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Dutton Ranch’ Pinot Noir- This brilliant new 2021 Pinot Noir bottling shows salty and earthy tones on the palate, with hints of truffle, allspice and damp stone alongside a brilliant core of black fruits. Medium to full-bodied with a fantastic texture, this is delicious but also earthy and nuanced Pinot Noir that will cellar well for another ten plus years. Drink 2023-2033- 93