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Vineyard: Freestone Hill
| Owner | Dutton Ranch |
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2009 J Vineyards Freestone Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.57,
100 cases, $60. This vineyard is farmed by the Dutton family and overlooks the community of Freestone. The
clones are 113, 115 and 667.
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Moderate reddish-purple hue in the glass. Reserved aromas of plum pudding,
sage, spice and rose petals. Soft, creamy and delicate on the palate with shy flavors of purple berries and
black cherries, slightly oaked. Picks up intensity and interest over time in the glass. Give this wine a few years
in the bottle for maximum enjoyment. Good (+).
Reviewed January 11, 2012
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2007 Dutton-Goldfield Freestone Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 537 cases,
$58.
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Fruity nose of grapes and berries with notes of spice and Coca-Cola. Lush, ripe and sweet mouth
coating fruits with a long and powerful fruity finish. The tannins are restrained and the refreshing acidity makes
the wine easily approachable now. Well-proportioned and nicely balanced. Very good.
Reviewed February 15, 2010
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2005 Capiaux Cellars Freestone Hill Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.3% alc.,
$40.
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Interesting aromas that change in the glass consisting of fresh berries, forest
floor, pine, smoke and mint. Juicy black cherry and dark red berry core with finegrained
tannins. The oak is reigned in nicely. The lightest weighted of the 2005
Capiaux wines tasted and my favorite.
Reviewed September 5, 2009
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2005 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch/Freestone Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., 361 cases, $58. The vineyard was planted in 1997 on the far southwest edge of the Russian
River appellation. Clones 667, 115 and 2A. Aged 17 months in 55% new French oak.
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Deep and haunting
aromatics featuring black cherries and wild blackberries. A plush mouthful of dark Pinot extract with
a hint of herbs, spice and earth. Succulent and robust with a long, scented aftertaste. Beautifully balanced,
clean and pure. Power without flab. This one makes you want to clap your hands.
Reviewed January 20, 2008
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2009 J Vineyards Freestone Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.57, 100 cases, $60. This vineyard is farmed by the Dutton family and overlooks the community of Freestone. The clones are 113, 115 and 667. · Moderate reddish-purple hue in the glass. Reserved aromas of plum pudding, sage, spice and rose petals. Soft, creamy and delicate on the palate with shy flavors of purple berries and black cherries, slightly oaked. Picks up intensity and interest over time in the glass. Give this wine a few years in the bottle for maximum enjoyment. Good (+). Reviewed January 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Dutton-Goldfield Freestone Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 537 cases, $58. · Fruity nose of grapes and berries with notes of spice and Coca-Cola. Lush, ripe and sweet mouth coating fruits with a long and powerful fruity finish. The tannins are restrained and the refreshing acidity makes the wine easily approachable now. Well-proportioned and nicely balanced. Very good. Reviewed February 15, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Capiaux Cellars Freestone Hill Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., $40. · Interesting aromas that change in the glass consisting of fresh berries, forest floor, pine, smoke and mint. Juicy black cherry and dark red berry core with finegrained tannins. The oak is reigned in nicely. The lightest weighted of the 2005 Capiaux wines tasted and my favorite. Reviewed September 5, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch/Freestone Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., 361 cases, $58. The vineyard was planted in 1997 on the far southwest edge of the Russian River appellation. Clones 667, 115 and 2A. Aged 17 months in 55% new French oak. · Deep and haunting aromatics featuring black cherries and wild blackberries. A plush mouthful of dark Pinot extract with a hint of herbs, spice and earth. Succulent and robust with a long, scented aftertaste. Beautifully balanced, clean and pure. Power without flab. This one makes you want to clap your hands. Reviewed January 20, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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