Reviews & Ratings
2023 Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir "Docker Hill Vineyard"
Winery: Dutton Goldfield
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Docker Hill Vineyard"
Wine Category: Pinot Noir
Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Mendocino
State or country: CA
Price: $80
Cases produced: 202
KWG Score: 93.5 (based on 1 review)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.5)
Review date: April 10, 2026
Wine Review: This clear and medium garnet colored Pinot Noir from Dutton Goldfield opens with a black cherry and cola bouquet with hints of wet stone, blueberry, and cocoa powder. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, smooth, seamless, and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a stone dust and black plum blend with notes of mild tobacco, orange zest, and red raspberry tea. We also detected hints of cedar, cola, black licorice, and black pepper. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and mild dusty tannins drift away nicely. We would pair this Pinot Noir with beef bourguignon or with Mike’s oxtail stew. Enjoy - KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: This cool site is once again among our last picked, allowing for long hang time that builds depth without sacrificing edge. The nose is more untamed in this vintage, opening with dried lilac and boysenberry layered over cedar and woodsy, feral notes. Baking spices weave through the aromatics, giving the wine a savory, almost forest-floor intrigue. On the palate, dark berry fruit remains at the core, but it’s framed by structure rather than sweetness. Cedar, spice, and earthy tones add tension and complexity, with fine-grained tannins carrying the wine through a long, resonant finish. This is a more serious, expressive Docker Hill Pinot Noir, rewarding slow sipping and pairing beautifully with dishes that lean savory and rustic—think roast meats, mushrooms, or aged cheeses that can stand up to its wild side.
