Vineyard: Dutton Ranch-Emerald Ridge

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

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Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Dutton-Goldfield

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2016 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch - Emerald Ridge Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., pH 3.53, TA 0.58, 798 cases, $62. Vineyard planted by Steve Dutton in 2001. Clones “828,” Pommard, 2A, and 667. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, opentop fermentation of clonal blocks separately. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of blackberry preserves and forest floor lead to vigorous mid weight flavors of earth-kissed purple and black berry fruits. The supportive oak chimes in with a hint of toast, spice and savory tobacco. The wine offers a glossy mouthfeel with integrated tannins and a perfumed, cherry-fueled finish. Wines like this are a blessing. Score: 94. Reviewed November 17, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Dutton-Goldfield Emerald Ridge Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., pH 3.61, TA 0.64, 602 cases, $62. Clones are Pommard, 2A, and “828.” 100% de-stemmed, open-top fermentation after a 5-day cold soak, each clone treated separately and later blended. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The wine was considerably more giving when tasted the following day after opening and my review will reflect that. Aromas of purple berries, spice, pine and savory herbs engage the drinker. Crafted in a mid weight plus style, with explosive flavors of black raspberry and blackberry that find every corner of the mouth. Impeccably balanced, with agreeable tannins, gracious acidity and a noticeably long finish replete with fresh fruit. Decant if you must drink now. Score: 93. Reviewed March 17, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Emerald Ridge Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.67, TA 0.60, 646 cases, $62. This vineyard, first planted in 2001, is situated on a ridge outside the small town of Graton. Vines are planted in Goldridge soil. Clones for this wine are Pommard, Wädenswil 2A, 667 and “828.” · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Welcoming aromas of blackberry reduction, sous-bois and vanilla. Crisp and lively in the mouth, with a mid weight core of boysenberry and blackberry fruit framed by perky acidity and modest tannins. A gracious wine, with oak vanillin in the background and a pleasing finish showing off fresh blackberry essence. Score: 91. Reviewed December 1, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch Emerald Ridge Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., pH 3.61, TA 0.59, 682 cases, $62. This vineyard was planted by Steve Dutton to several Pinot Noir clones. Pommard, 2A, “828,” and 667 were chose for this bottling. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, clones fermented separately, aged 17 months in French oak barrels, 55% new. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The nose wants for fruit, offering instead scents of dusty rose and nutty oak. More expressive on the palate, with a generous attack of black cherry and dark berry fruits. Suave and balanced, with modest tannins and a fruit-driven finish that elevates the experience and offers welcome length. Score: 90. Reviewed November 22, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Emerald Ridge Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.64, TA 0.58, 498 cases, $58. This vineyard just outside the town of Graton was planted by Steve Dutton in 2001. Clones are Pommard, Wädenswil 2A, and “828” in Goldridge soil. 100% destemmed, 5-day cold soak, each clone fermented and handled separately, aged 11 months in 55% new French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The nose is very shy initially and evolves reluctantly over time to reveal aromas of blackberry preserves, blueberries, and an appealing floral note. Mid weight flavors of blackberry, blueberry, pomegranate and Tootsie Roll with a touch of spice, backed by suave, dusty tannins and good acidity. Texturally interesting and soft in the mouth, with admirable balance, and a generous dark berry driven finish. Decant this beauty if you must open now, but it will be more giving with another year or two in bottle. Score: 92. Reviewed April 19, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Emerald Ridge Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., $63. This vineyard is located just outside the town of Graton and is planted in Goldridge soil on an east-facing slope. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromatically endowed with scents of dark red and black berries and oak. Soft, smooth and tasty on the palate, featuring blackberry, blueberry, savory dried herbs, and oak flavors caressed by supple tannins. Showing a touch more oak than I prefer but displays a lovely demeanor and is tre Pinot. Score: 89. Reviewed February 22, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Emerald Ridge Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., pH 3.53, TA 0.62, 251 cases, $58. Planted by Steve Dutton in 1991 to an array of clones. Pommard, 2A, and Dijon 667 are included in this wine. Aged 12 months in 55% new French oak barrels. · Relatively closed, needing time and swirling to reveal the aromas of blackberry jam, black cherries and cardamom spice. Forceful and assertive in the mouth (the most full-bodied of the wines tasted), yet without weight, offering delicious flavors of fresh blackberries, black cherries and baking spices. Round and polished with a Grand Cru finish. Still showing some oak which will integrate with maturation in the bottle. An outstanding wine that is liquid nobility. Very good (++). Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »