Country: US / Jewell Block Vineyard Dutton Ranch
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Dutton Estate / Russian River Valley
Right out of the bottle, this wine is closed, but after a little while, notes of mushroom and balsam emerge. In the mouth, the wine features deep pomegranate and persimmon, those earthy red fruits so characteristic of a cool climate Pinot Noir. The structure is very good, with firm tannins and brisk acidity. Give this youthful wine 2–3 years in the bottle.