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Great photo of Kristen McMahan, Goldeneye winemaker.

Goldeneye

July 3, 2023

Today we share one of the jewels of the Anderson Valley. Truly one of the most beautiful spots in the Anderson Valley, for years I have loved the wines by Goldeneye, a Duckhorn venture located in Philo, California. Michael Fay made some incredible wines for Goldeneye before winemaker, Katey Larwood, took over. There is now a new winemaker, Kristin McMcMahan. Originally from California's Central Valley, in 2012, Kristen moved to Sonoma County to dedicate herself to wine full time. In addition to joining the winemaking team at Korbel, where she spent six years honing her skills working with sparkling wine and Pinot Noir, she began studying at Santa Rosa Junior College, where she earned an Associate of Science degree in enology. Kristen also gained invaluable experience with cool-climate Pinot Noir working for Joseph Phelps’s Freestone Winery on the Sonoma Coast.
I am really impressed with the new Goldeneye wines. A outstanding entry level wine, the 2021 Goldeneye ‘Anderson Valley’ Pinot Noir (OB, 92) is soft and inviting with outstanding flavor range. Learn more about these outstanding Pinot Noirs at https://www.goldeneyewinery.com Here are the great new releases by Goldeneye.

2021 Goldeneye ‘Anderson Valley’ Pinot Noir- The outstanding 2021 Goldeneye ‘Anderson Valley’ Pinot Noir comes from the Gowan Creek, Cerise, Confluence and The Narrows Vineyards, as this was stored for 16 months in 42% new French oak before bottling. Ripe red currants combine with salty soils, cranberry and orange zest flavors. Enjoy now and over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2023-2031- 92

2020 Goldeneye ‘Gowan Creek Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- Set on vines with southwestern exposure, the Gowan Creek Vineyard is located in the center of the Anderson Valley. Very dark in the glass, this 2020 Pinot Noir shows off a smooth texture with plenty of weight. Blackberry and black cherry flavors mingle well with cigar ash and shades of black truffle on the palate. Drink 2023-2031- 93

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