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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(Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Devil's Gulch) Medium dark cherry red color with pale meniscus; brett, tart cranberry nose; brett, tart raspberry, cherry palate; medium finish
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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