2016 Dutton-Goldfield Fox Den Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., pH 3.51, TA 0.57, 767 cases, $62. The vineyard is located on the western border of Green Valley and just above the town of Occidental. Goldridge sandy loam soil is very sandy leading to low vigor vines and slow ripening. Dan Goldfield and Steve Dutton planted this 8-acre vineyard in 2002. Clones 667, 777 and 115. 100% destemmed, 5-day cold soak, open-top fermentation of clones separately. Aged 17 months in French oak barrels, 55% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, vanilla, baking spices and Thanksgiving kitchen lead off. Lightest in weight of all the 2016 single vineyard wines, yet packed with fleshy flavors of cherry, raspberry and spice with gentle oak treatment. Silky in the mouth with gracious tannins and a lively, lip-smacking finish. Score: 93. Reviewed November 17, 2018

Winery: Dutton-Goldfield
From article: Dutton-Goldfield 2016 Pinot Noir: Whoa Nelly!