Sonoma-Loeb
Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Dark ruby. Abundant nose of black cherry and medium black tea in a wooden bowl. Echoed on the silky smooth, medium full palate which adds medium acidity and a hint of black pepper. "Barely there" medium minus tannins round it all out making a classic premium California PN with just enough "stuff" for New World fare (like some weird salmon in cream sauce dish). Drink now.
Dark ruby. Abundant nose of black cherry and medium black tea in a wooden bowl. Echoed on the silky smooth, medium full palate which adds medium acidity and a hint of black pepper. "Barely there" medium minus tannins round it all out making a classic premium California PN with just enough "stuff" for New World fare (like some weird salmon in cream sauce dish). Drink now.
Nov 11th, 2023
Cherry, cranberry, rhubarb, maple and oak. Medium-bodied and soft tannins.
Cherry, cranberry, rhubarb, maple and oak. Medium-bodied and soft tannins.
Nov 15th, 2019Pretty, lifted aromatics.
Pretty, lifted aromatics.
Jan 19th, 2018
Excellent Wine - 93
Elegant - cherry spice - medium bodied
Russian river valley
Raspberry, BlackBerry, floral and light oak
Very smooth and delicious
$39.99
Excellent Wine - 93
Elegant - cherry spice - medium bodied
Russian river valley
Raspberry, BlackBerry, floral and light oak
Very smooth and delicious
$39.99
Dark rich intensity--and not in the over extracted way. A bit of tannin and power--a pinot for a steak.
Dark rich intensity--and not in the over extracted way. A bit of tannin and power--a pinot for a steak.
Apr 21st, 2015
Deep red with purple hues. Lots of toasty vanilla, and damson plum on the confectionary nose. Low toned waves of black berry, blueberry and milk chocolate sweep across the palette. A mineral packed mid-palette lends way to a very suave polished finish that lasts long. This is a dressed up Pinot made in very crowd pleasing, new world style.
Deep red with purple hues. Lots of toasty vanilla, and damson plum on the confectionary nose. Low toned waves of black berry, blueberry and milk chocolate sweep across the palette. A mineral packed mid-palette lends way to a very suave polished finish that lasts long. This is a dressed up Pinot made in very crowd pleasing, new world style.
Feb 1st, 2015
Good cheap Pinot ~$35 — pairs well with orgies and handcuffs.
Good cheap Pinot ~$35 — pairs well with orgies and handcuffs.
Oct 14th, 2020
This is excellent! One of the true standards in which I judge other Pinot noirs.
This is excellent! One of the true standards in which I judge other Pinot noirs.
Nov 14th, 2019
Radically raspberry out of the gate & fruitier than other Dutton ranch pinots. Not bad for price.
Radically raspberry out of the gate & fruitier than other Dutton ranch pinots. Not bad for price.
Jan 13th, 2019
Fuller-bodied Pinot. Paired it with brisket tacos. Nice!
Fuller-bodied Pinot. Paired it with brisket tacos. Nice!
May 10th, 2016