Vineyard: Docker Hill

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Dutton-Goldfield 2016 Pinot Noir: Whoa Nelly! (11.34 11/17/2018)
Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir (11.2 4/18/2017)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Dutton-Goldfield
Lula Cellars

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2016 Dutton-Goldfield Docker Hill Vineyard Mendocino County Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.58, 264 cases, $68. Vineyard planted in 2010 to a variety of Dijon and heritage clones. This bottling contains clones “828,” Pommard and Swan selection. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, open-top co-fermentation of clones. Aged 17 months in French oak barrels, 45% new. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Leading off are aromas of black cherry, blackberry and underbrush and peat. There is a noticeable redwood forest tone to the black cherry and black raspberry fruits offered in a middleweight style. Sleek and silky, with a modestly firm tannic spine, and finishing with a forest floor fragrance. Score: 90. Reviewed November 17, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Lula Docker Hill Vineyard Mendocino County Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.55, TA 0.55, 157 cases, $50. First vintage from this vineyard. planted in 2010 in the coastal mountain town of Comptche, 8 miles southeast of the village of Mendocino. 5 acres at 900 feet elevation. Clones are Pommard, 777, “828,” 115 and Swan, each harvested and fermented separately. Aged 12 months before blending, then spent another 6 months in barrel before bottling. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose was slow to come around after opening, but became more expressive when sampled the following day from a previously opened bottle. Dark cherry and berry fruit aromas are echoed on the mid weight palate with added contributions of pine and caramel. Inviting natural acidity with silky tannins and a modest but enjoyable finish. Score: 89. Reviewed April 19, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »