Most of this was drunk without dinner, fwiw. On opening, this seemed like a very Cabernised PN--obvious oak; dark, opaque purple; lots of extraction. I wasn't sure I was going to like it as wine, never mind PN. But it changed over time. Didi it ever become a haunting, aromatic, exotic and floral wonder? I've decided that only Nebbiolo consistently fills that role. (Sorry, but I've had plenty of Burgundy that was over-oaked, tricked up, or insipid, so this is not just a Cali thing.) But this became more like a PN, a more aromatic, floral (violets) and less bombastic wine. By the end of the bottle, both my wife and I agreed it was an enjoyable wine, and an interesting take on the grape. But not our favorite.
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PnP. Medium deep red - long legs. Floral red fruit nose. This has gotten a bit angular with age, with the fruit still present in the front palate but then tangy acids on the back. Certainly not as enjoyable as it was earlier. May develop more with time in the glass but uncertain.
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This wine is coming into a beautiful maturity. Lovely RRV spice on the nose and a delicate mouth feel , very smooth with soft tannins and enough acidity to go very well with food. Delicious.
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Medium deep red; cherry and sassafras and red fruits on the nose - quite deep and intense on the palate with a whip of acidity and some slight spice and tannins on the finish; big wine. Will be interesting to see how it ages; will keep the last bottle for 3-5 years.
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Great bouquet, with barnyard that blew off after an hour. Nothing outstanding about the taste, however, but very good + nevertheless. Comparable: Otis Nixon.
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Enjoyed sitting at a picnic table at Hog Island Oyster, just over the hill from the Devil's Gulch Vineyard. Drinking beautifully, bright, forward fruit with a hint of earthiness. A perfect setting for this wine!
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It has become a tradition in our household to open a bottle of Dutton-Goldfield's Devil's Gulch (DG's D'sG!) on Halloween. This one has continued the string of really great Pinots.
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Medium deep red. Lovely cherries and berries on the nose. Crisp with excellent definition on the palate. Only 13.5% ABV as well! Nice wine; will be interesting to see if it becomes more than that.
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Clear, medium cranberry-purple color. Very open nose of sweet, spicy fruit with a touch of oak. Sweet, simple, warm palate. This could use a few years to develop and soften its tannins, but the alcohol may come forward too strongly by then. Tasted at the winery tasting room.
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Should have opened earlier....went from very dull (first glass) to quite lovely (2nd glass). Nice cherry on nose after a while with a medium finish. Not as good as I'd expected but allow more time with next bottle.
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1/13/2023 - Not647f wrote:
Most of this was drunk without dinner, fwiw. On opening, this seemed like a very Cabernised PN--obvious oak; dark, opaque purple; lots of extraction. I wasn't sure I was going to like it as wine, never mind PN. But it changed over time. Didi it ever become a haunting, aromatic, exotic and floral wonder? I've decided that only Nebbiolo consistently fills that role. (Sorry, but I've had plenty of Burgundy that was over-oaked, tricked up, or insipid, so this is not just a Cali thing.) But this became more like a PN, a more aromatic, floral (violets) and less bombastic wine. By the end of the bottle, both my wife and I agreed it was an enjoyable wine, and an interesting take on the grape. But not our favorite.
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2/11/2017 - sajc wrote:
Dutton Goldfield is best enjoyed young!
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4/28/2015 - rosenst1 wrote: 87 Points
PnP. Medium deep red - long legs. Floral red fruit nose. This has gotten a bit angular with age, with the fruit still present in the front palate but then tangy acids on the back. Certainly not as enjoyable as it was earlier. May develop more with time in the glass but uncertain.
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11/18/2013 - JonGray Likes this wine: 89 Points
rich and lush with a peppery pinot finish. A little too much fruit / forward - a little uncharacteristic for a nice subtle pinot (how I measure it!)
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8/27/2013 - zheem wrote:
This wine is coming into a beautiful maturity. Lovely RRV spice on the nose and a delicate mouth feel , very smooth with soft tannins and enough acidity to go very well with food. Delicious.
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1/2/2013 - Jack Cranley Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice complex nose offering rich tobacco, cherry and moist soil notes. Medium body, not overdone and a nice long finish.
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12/7/2012 - rosenst1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Medium deep red; cherry and sassafras and red fruits on the nose - quite deep and intense on the palate with a whip of acidity and some slight spice and tannins on the finish; big wine. Will be interesting to see how it ages; will keep the last bottle for 3-5 years.
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10/31/2012 - Terramare wrote: 94 Points
Our last bottle of the '08 Devil's Gulch for our annual Halloween party - outstanding as always! (Several '09s in waiting)
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8/20/2012 - jryanday wrote: 93 Points
Nice Burgundian style from Marin, balanced acidity and fruit.
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2/28/2012 - BklynNeophyte wrote: 88 Points
Great bouquet, with barnyard that blew off after an hour. Nothing outstanding about the taste, however, but very good + nevertheless. Comparable: Otis Nixon.
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12/26/2011 - Cellar4040 wrote: 91 Points
Enjoyed sitting at a picnic table at Hog Island Oyster, just over the hill from the Devil's Gulch Vineyard. Drinking beautifully, bright, forward fruit with a hint of earthiness. A perfect setting for this wine!
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10/31/2011 - Terramare wrote: 92 Points
It has become a tradition in our household to open a bottle of Dutton-Goldfield's Devil's Gulch (DG's D'sG!) on Halloween. This one has continued the string of really great Pinots.
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10/21/2011 - cdx910 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Spectacular! Lots of fruit, not too tanic.
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8/13/2011 - rosenst1 wrote: 91 Points
Medium deep red. Lovely cherries and berries on the nose. Crisp with excellent definition on the palate.
Only 13.5% ABV as well! Nice wine; will be interesting to see if it becomes more than that.
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1/9/2011 - Jr11454 wrote: 88 Points
Smoke and cherry on the nose. Med mouth feel well structured. Nice Pinot
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12/31/2010 - rosenst1 wrote: 90 Points
Nice notes of cranberry but a bit tight at this point in its evolution. Good depth and balancing acidity; should evolve well over 3-5 years.
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12/20/2010 - kwkurdziel wrote: 90 Points
Very nice, with lots of strawberry flavors and good, but not overpowering acidity.
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12/4/2010 - petitblanc wrote: 87 Points
Clear, medium cranberry-purple color. Very open nose of sweet, spicy fruit with a touch of oak. Sweet, simple, warm palate. This could use a few years to develop and soften its tannins, but the alcohol may come forward too strongly by then. Tasted at the winery tasting room.
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12/4/2010 - Annie1 wrote: 88 Points
Should have opened earlier....went from very dull (first glass) to quite lovely (2nd glass). Nice cherry on nose after a while with a medium finish. Not as good as I'd expected but allow more time with next bottle.
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11/26/2010 - Jr11454 wrote: 91 Points
By underated. Great wine cherry nose with hint of smoke. Fruit forward med body great finish. Complex
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