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Dutton Ranch/Freestone Hill Vineyard

2012 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch/Freestone Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir from the 2012 vintage showcases the captivating essence of the Russian River Valley. This delightful red wine is elegantly crafted, presenting a medium body that caresses the palate with ease. Its acidity sings with a refreshing brightness, balancing the fruit intensity that reveals itself in prominent notes of ripe cherries and subtle hints of earthy spice. The tannins are graceful yet notable, providing a firm structure that supports the wine's vibrant flavors, making it absolutely food-friendly. The overall experience is completed by a dryness that allows the wine to shine alongside a variety of dishes, making it an exceptional choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Raspberry, Baking Spice

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 0

Low High

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Mushroom Risotto, Poultry, Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce

Region:


Russian River Valley
Russian River Valley

Prized for its elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Sonoma's Russian River Valley is one of California's premier AVAs for cool-climate wines. Blessed with the Petaluma Gap—a break in the coastal mountains where chill, foggy air blows in from the Pacific—the valley also benefits from the effects of the Russian River itself. This draws cool Pacific Ocean air inland and creates blanketing fogs that veil the vineyards throughout the chilly mornings. The result is one of the state's longest and coolest growing seasons. Bracing acidity and complex flavors characterize wines from this region, which also includes excellent sparklers made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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