Today we share one of the greats out of Sonoma County. I have enjoyed Dutton-Goldfield wines from my personal collection for many years. They make a brilliant range including Riesling and even Pinot Blanc to Syrah. For years I have enjoyed visiting this top notch producer located in 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
I adored the 2022 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Rued Vineyard’ Chardonnay (OB, 93) which is dense and rich from this warm vintage. I was also so impressed with the 2022 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Emerald Ridge Vineyard’ Pinot Noir (OB, 94) coming from the Green Valley and is loaded with fantastic flavor range. Learn more about Dutton Goldfield at http://www.duttongoldfield.com. Here are the great new releases from Dutton Goldfield.
2022 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Dutton Ranch’ Chardonnay- This beautiful wine comes from a range of sites in the Russian River Valley. Rich butterscotch flavors combine with white peach and juicy Japanese apple, with salty nuances on the palate. Soft and generous, enjoy now and over the next five to seven years. Drink 2024-2031- 92
2022 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Rued Vineyard’ Chardonnay- The ‘Rued Vineyard’ is set in the Green Valley and is planted to Old Wente selection Chardonnay. Stored in all French oak (44% new) this offers good weight and length, with a soft mouthfeel. Banana and ripe pineapple give this a tropical edge alongside shades of pie crust and cloves. Really enjoyable now, savor this over the next seven years. Drink 2024-2031- 93
2022 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Dutton Ranch’ Pinot Noir- A really good warm vintage wine, the 2022 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Dutton Ranch’ Pinot Noir offers concentrated cola and black raspberry flavors on the palate with citrus rind nuance and salty soils. Medium to full-bodied and delicious, enjoy now and over the next five to seven years. Drink 2024-2031- 92
2022 Dutton-Goldfield ‘5 Wells Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The 5 Wells Vineyard is a cooler site in the Russian River Valley, set on well-drained Goldridge Sandy Loam soils. Stored n 40% new French oak for 17 months before bottling, this delivers beautiful red florals on the nose alongside orange peel and cinnamon stick notes. The palate is juicy and ripe, laded with guava and wild strawberry fruit flavors. Enjoy this delicate and delicious Pinot Noir now and over the next eight years. Drink 2024-2032- 93
2022 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Angel Camp Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The outstanding 2022 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Angel Camp Vineyard’ Pinot Noir comes from this 10 acre site in the Anderson Valleyowned by Brian Zalaznick. It is wonderfully salty and earthy, with salted wet stone nuance on the palate, followed by wild blackberry and black cherry notes. Medium-bodied and already nicely evolved, enjoy over the next eight years. Drink 2024-2032- 93
2022 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Emerald Ridge Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The Emerald Ridge Vineyard is an east-facing site in the Green Valley, set on Goldridge soils. The Pinot Noir was stored in French oak barrels for 17 months (50% new) before bottling. Soft on the mouth, this is loaded with rich guava and red cherry fruit flavors, alongside shades of dark truffle and cola. Complex and delicious, enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2024-2034- 94
2022 Dutton-Goldfield ‘McDougall Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The 2022 ‘McDougall Vineyard’ is a windy site located in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA. This location is set at 1,100 feet and has a strong influence from the Pacific Ocean. Stored in 50% new French oak, this is a total stunner, showing the salty/briny character of the region, yet is highly poised and concentrated. Tart red and dark fruits parade with mandarin orange zest and salty minerals on the palate. A truly great wine, enjoy over the next fifteen years to come. Drink 2024-2039- 95