(Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Freestone Hill Vineyard, Russian River Valley) Warren Dutton stirred up controversy in 1997 when he planted Pinot Noir in a cool, foggy vineyard on the coastal side of the Petaluma Gap, but it is now recognized as an outstanding site. Intensely fruity with cherry, strawberry, and raspberry notes, this Pinot has moderate alcohol (13.8%) and beautifully integrated oak tannins. Hot Picks
(Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Freestone Hill Vineyard, Russian River Valley) Warren Dutton stirred up controversy in 1997 when he planted Pinot Noir in a cool, foggy vineyard on the coastal side of the Petaluma Gap, but it is now recognized as an outstanding site. Intensely fruity with cherry, strawberry, and raspberry notes, this Pinot has moderate alcohol (13.8%) and beautifully integrated oak tannins. Hot Picks
By Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP
(Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Freestone Hill Vineyard, Russian River Valley) Warren Dutton stirred up controversy in 1997 when he planted Pinot Noir in a cool, foggy vineyard on the coastal side of the Petaluma Gap, but it is now recognized as an outstanding site. Intensely fruity with cherry, strawberry, and raspberry notes, this Pinot has moderate alcohol (13.8%) and beautifully integrated oak tannins. Hot PicksJanuary 2009, (See more on Sommelier Journal...)
By Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP
(Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Freestone Hill Vineyard, Russian River Valley) Warren Dutton stirred up controversy in 1997 when he planted Pinot Noir in a cool, foggy vineyard on the coastal side of the Petaluma Gap, but it is now recognized as an outstanding site. Intensely fruity with cherry, strawberry, and raspberry notes, this Pinot has moderate alcohol (13.8%) and beautifully integrated oak tannins. Hot PicksJanuary 2009, (See more on Sommelier Journal...)