Goldeneye (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

9.181 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Anderson Valley, North Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Kelvin So

Tight, very tight consider it’s 2016 vintage
Took almost 2 hours to open up

Which is a good sign,

Lot of cooked fruit, balance, and juicy fruit palate

Tight, very tight consider it’s 2016 vintage
Took almost 2 hours to open up

Which is a good sign,

Lot of cooked fruit, balance, and juicy fruit palate

Sep 11th, 2021
Michael Chelus

Cherry, raspberry, cranberry, vanilla and oak. Light-bodied and soft tannins.

Cherry, raspberry, cranberry, vanilla and oak. Light-bodied and soft tannins.

Apr 23rd, 2020
Matt Sterr

From a 220 Acre Anderson Valley Estate. Cooler part of the AV. Higher elevation and closer to the coast. Beautiful aromatics. Red cherry and rose water. A nice example of the style.

From a 220 Acre Anderson Valley Estate. Cooler part of the AV. Higher elevation and closer to the coast. Beautiful aromatics. Red cherry and rose water. A nice example of the style.

Mar 5th, 2019
Robert Ward

Excellent front a little flat on the finish. Could use a boost in acidity.

Excellent front a little flat on the finish. Could use a boost in acidity.

1 person found it helpfulMar 23rd, 2018
Jeffrey Trezek

Not bad, a little on the sweeter side. Full bodied, jammy for a Pinot Noir. Good with a steak, or even duck or lamb.

Not bad, a little on the sweeter side. Full bodied, jammy for a Pinot Noir. Good with a steak, or even duck or lamb.

Dec 26th, 2023
Chris Spencer

2018 vintage

2018 vintage

Sep 8th, 2022
PM
9.1

More full bodied than most Pinot Noir. Tannins soften second day. Very good.

More full bodied than most Pinot Noir. Tannins soften second day. Very good.

Nov 26th, 2020
Clayton Lydick

Bill brought for thanksgiving. Amazing.

Bill brought for thanksgiving. Amazing.

Nov 26th, 2020
Ryan Vento

Nocturnal PN action 💥 Reliable juice.

Nocturnal PN action 💥 Reliable juice.

Nov 22nd, 2020
Shannon k.

This was my very favorite wine for over a decade. But I never have it because it's so expensive. This is the first time I've had it in probably 7 years. And I was underwhelmed. So sad. A bit shaper than I remember it, a little less complex. Oak but only way after you've swallowed. Overall, can't say it's a favorite anymore and thus can't justify the price. Bummer.

This was my very favorite wine for over a decade. But I never have it because it's so expensive. This is the first time I've had it in probably 7 years. And I was underwhelmed. So sad. A bit shaper than I remember it, a little less complex. Oak but only way after you've swallowed. Overall, can't say it's a favorite anymore and thus can't justify the price. Bummer.

Nov 8th, 2020