Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch

Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch

Pinot Noir

Vintage: 2018
Description: Dutton Ranch farms over sixty unique, separate vineyards located in the coolest areas of the Russian River Valley, primarily in the Green Valley sub-appellation, and our Dutton Ranch blend represents our vision for the character of this special region. Galante and Silva vineyards, both on the thin-soiled east-facing slopes of Cherry Ridge, provide creamy blackberry fruit character and depth of tannins. Emerald Ridge is perched on a knoll in the middle of Green Valley, and from it we ferment 4 separate clonal blocks which contribute wonderful black cherry focus, dark fruit concentration and structure. And our Morelli Lane block, on the western edge of the appellation, is planted to the old Swan clone which is prized for its floral aromatics and wonderful texture. Producer Dutton-Goldfield Winery began with a handshake in a vineyard in 1998, when longtime colleagues and friends Steve Dutton and Dan Goldfield recognized a shared vision between them—to craft wines that express the personalities of their cool-climate vineyards, and which they'd enjoy drinking at their own dinner tables. A fifth-generation farmer, Steve grew up with a love of driving tractors, and without any doubt about his future career. His father, Warren Dutton, had begun growing grapes in the western reaches of Russian River Valley in the mid-1960s, at a time when most people thought the area was too cool to grow fruit for quality still wine. Steve started working with his father when he was five years old, and joined Dutton Ranch full-time in 1987. Today, along with his mother and brother, he manages the family business, which has grown from its original 35-acre home shop vineyard to over 80 separate vineyards comprising more than 1,000 acres throughout western Russian River Valley. After graduating from Boston's Brandeis University, Dan headed west to begin a career in research chemistry, with a few detours for skiing and hiking on the way. Always an outdoor enthusiast, the life of lab work was quickly replaced with a dream of winemaking when his brother turned him on to the 1969 Burgundies. Dan entered the University of California at Davis, graduating with an M.s. in Enology in 1986. He gained knowledge on the job with stints at Robert Mondavi Winery and Schramsberg as well as winemaking in Portugal for two years. He found his passion in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, first as the winemaker at the Burgundian-focused La Crema Winery, and then at Hartford Court, which was created under his direction. Dan's appreciation for the beauty of the extraordinary landscape around our home is reflected in his winemaking.
Price: $ 32.99
Price in original currency: None

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