2018 Dutton Estate La Familia Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.65, TA 0.67, 223 cases, $72. Released January 2021. Sourced from the Kozlowski Family Vineyard located in the heart of the Green Valley and the home of Tracy Dutton’s family who have farmed Sonoma County over five generations. 100% Pommard clone planted in 1998 in Goldridge sandy loam soil. Harvest Brix 25.4º.5-day cold soak, inoculation with proprietary yeast and daily punchdowns applied to gently release color. Aged in a mixture of French oak barrels, 45% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. The nose wows with aromas of the ripest strawberry, Bing cherry, black raisin and baking spice. Bold, dark cherry core that saturates the mid palate and floods the long finish with goodness. Admirable balance with reeled-in tannins and oak input. The ripe fruit in this quintessential Russian River Valley Pinot Noir reflects many days of sunshine. Score: 94. Reviewed February 28, 2021

Winery: Dutton Estate
From article: Recently Tasted 2018 California & Oregon Pinot Noir