Goldeneye (Duckhorn Vineyards)
Gowan Creek Hillside Pinot Noir
Anderson Valley, North Coast, California, USA
The 2016 ‘Gowan Creek Vineyard’ Pinot Noir is another gorgeous bottling from this storied estate in the Anderson Valley. This Anderson Valley Vineyard is known for its steady coastal fog and is planted to eight different clones of Pinot Noir. The wine opens with good range on the nose with milk chocolate and sassafras to wild blackberry cobbler and red currant with earthy undertones that all connect in the glass. The soft mouthfeel entices here as orange rind melds with red and dark berry flavors alongside shades of peat moss and exotic spices. This is seriously good now but will only build as it ages over the next ten to fifteen years. Give this a long decant prior to enjoying. Drink 2019-2033- 93
The 2016 ‘Gowan Creek Vineyard’ Pinot Noir is another gorgeous bottling from this storied estate in the Anderson Valley. This Anderson Valley Vineyard is known for its steady coastal fog and is planted to eight different clones of Pinot Noir. The wine opens with good range on the nose with milk chocolate and sassafras to wild blackberry cobbler and red currant with earthy undertones that all connect in the glass. The soft mouthfeel entices here as orange rind melds with red and dark berry flavors alongside shades of peat moss and exotic spices. This is seriously good now but will only build as it ages over the next ten to fifteen years. Give this a long decant prior to enjoying. Drink 2019-2033- 93
For the price these just never perform.
For the price these just never perform.
Feb 8th, 2017
Cork in great shape, nice dark fruit aroma. Decanting bright clear cherry red. Very slight sediment at end of the pour. First bottle taste was rough. Decanted in the glass harsh mid and after taste, very course flavor. . A wine probable past it’s time. Some initial sips are bright and clear and enjoyable. I have 2 assorted 6 pack of various goldeneye’s for this year, will see if other bottles are any better
Cork in great shape, nice dark fruit aroma. Decanting bright clear cherry red. Very slight sediment at end of the pour. First bottle taste was rough. Decanted in the glass harsh mid and after taste, very course flavor. . A wine probable past it’s time. Some initial sips are bright and clear and enjoyable. I have 2 assorted 6 pack of various goldeneye’s for this year, will see if other bottles are any better
Nov 25th, 2020
