2013 Dutton Goldfield McDougall Vineyard Fort Ross-Seaview Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., pH 3.63, TA 0.54, 415 cases, $58. This 9-acre vineyard was planted in 1998 to Dijon clones of Pinot Noir. 100% de-stemmed, 7-day cold soak, aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The aromatic goodness builds over time in the glass, offering scents of raspberry, bourbon, iron and vanilla. Lighter in weight, with a silky, elegant presence on the palate, picking up more pretentious flavor and verve over time. Enjoyable, but doesn’t have the fruit sap that some may prefer. Score: 89. Reviewed November 22, 2015

Winery: Dutton-Goldfield
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir