Vineyard: Dutton-Winkler Ranch

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

California Pinot Noir to Swoon Over (11.41 3/22/2019)
Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir (10.24 1/17/2016)
Recently Tasted 2018 California & Oregon Pinot Noir (12.15 2/28/2021)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

MacRostie Winery & Vineyards
Taft Street Winery

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2018 Taft Street Garagistes Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 175 cases, $38. Released October 2020. Grapes are from the Skikos Vineyard Dijon 667) located on Piner Road in the Santa Rosa Plains Neighborhood and the Dutton Winkler Vineyard (clone 23) situated in the Green Valley Neighborhood of the Russian River Valley.5-day cold soak, proprietary yeast inoculation, daily punchdowns, aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Inviting scents of black cherry, allspice and red rose petal. Excellent charge of dark red cherry and red and purple berry goodness backed by felty tannins. Luscious in the mouth, with a complimentary shadow of oak and a modest finish. Easygoing, upfront drinking. Score: 92. Reviewed February 28, 2021 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2017 Taft Street Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 990 cases, $28. Sourced from Skikos Vineyard (clone 667) and Winkler Vineyard (clone 23), both in the Russian River Valley. A 5-day cold soak was followed by inoculation with proprietary yeast and then open-top tank fermented at cool temperatures. The wine was aged in French oak barrels, 30% new, for 10 months. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Enticing aromas of Bing cherry, dark raspberry, baking spice, cola and graham. A quintessential Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, featuring flavors of dark red and black cherry, cola, spice, dark cocoa and a hint of toasty oak. Nicely composed and welcoming, with some finishing generosity. A fantastic value. Tasted twice with the same results. Score: 92. Reviewed March 23, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 MacRostie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

4,661 cases, $34. Sourced from vineyards in the Sonoma Coast AVA, including Champlin Creek and Wildcat Mountain in Petaluma Gap, Hellenthal in Fort Ross-Seaview, and Dutton-Winkler Ranch in the Russian River Valley. 100% de-stemmed, 3- day cold soak, inoculated yeast, punchdowns and pumpovers, aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderately light cherry red color in the glass. The nose is both fruity and savory with scents of cherry, strawberry, spice, dried herbs and turned earth. The flavors echo the aromas with some added raspberry notes. Light to mid weight in style and very pleasant, with good vibrancy and silky tannins, finishing modestly with red cherry goodness. Score: 89. Reviewed January 17, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »