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2025 Dutton Goldfield Pinot Blanc "Shop Block Dutton Ranch"

Dutton Goldfield 2025 Shop Block Pinot Blanc

Winery: Dutton Goldfield

Vintage: 2025

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Shop Block Dutton Ranch"

Wine Category: Pinot Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Green Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $38

Cases produced: 243

KWG Score: 91.5 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91.5)

Review date: April 4, 2026

Wine Review: This clear and white platinum colored Pinot Blanc from Dutton Goldfield opens with an inviting lychee and white peach bouquet with hints of bartlett pear and lemon verbena. On the palate, this wine is light plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is round and approachable. The flavor profile is a crushed stone and pear blend with notes of toasted almond and green apple. We also detected hints of lychee. The finish is dry, and its flavors and crisp acidity fade away nicely. We would pair this Pinot Blanc with chicken lo-mein or oysters. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Our 2025 Shop Block Pinot Blanc captures the brightness and energy of a long, cool growing season, resulting in remarkable freshness and clarity. The nose opens with citrus zest, grapefruit peel, lemon and lime blossoms, and fresh green orchard apple. On the palate, the wine is vibrant and finely tuned, with crisp acidity and a lifted minerality that carries through the finish. Notes of crushed rock and saline minerality add tension and refined precision, giving the wine a clean, mouthwatering edge. Beautifully refreshing on its own, this Pinot Blanc truly shines at the table. Pair with ceviche, freshly shucked oysters, and sushi.

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