What They're Saying About Us...

~ We're honored to have been chosen as a Top 100 Winery of the Year by Wine & Spirits for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 ~

2005 Vintage Wines

"A very fine Chardonnay, complex and layered, and quite dry. Acidity makes the tangerine, kumquat, ripe
yellow pear, roasted pineapple and oaky, creme brulee flavors really come alive. After you swallow, the wine
leaves behind a delicious impression...95 points & Editors' Choice." [2005 Rued Vineyard Chardonnay]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"Its unmistakable charms are those of focus, complexity, impeccable balance and clear minerality
all tied to a solid core of appley fruit and toasty oak. There is a temptation to call it "French-like," but that
would miss the essential truth that this wine in its clarity and focus is to Chardonnay what the best Russian
River Pinot Noirs are to that demanding variety...91 points." [2005 Rued Vineyard Chardonnay]
~ Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine

"Very fine Pinot Noirs. The McDougall is elegant in style; full bodied, finely flavored (plum, violet,
cherry, red currant, vanilla, toast), crisp and very long on the palate, with a persistent finish. Fine
quality...4 stars." [2005 McDougall Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Restaurant Wine

"The Sanchietti is somewhat fuller. It is complex in flavor, supple, and full bodied, with firm acidity,
evident richness, and a very long, rich finish, tasting of black cherry, violet, toast, vanilla, and kola
nuts. Exceptional...5 stars." [2005 Sanchietti Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Restaurant Wine

"Wow! A fine and elegant wine, that is full bodied, well balanced, moderately intense in flavor, and
very long on the finish, tasting of rose petal, nutmeg, roasted nut, blueberry, cherry and spicy oak.
Exceptional...5 stars." [2005 Freestone Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Restaurant Wine

"It's an enormously rich wine, vast in black cherries, pomegranates, cola, red plums,
balsam and sauteed mushroom flavors, with a gamy, forest-floor earthiness. Time in the bottle
can only improve it through 2011...96 points." [2005 Freestone Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"Midnight black and drily astringent, this is not a wine to pop open tonight. But it's extraordinarily ripe and
deep in black currants, with all kinds of earthy cocoa, balsamic, basil, Portobello, coffee and spice flavors.
It will blossom and knit together with some time in the bottle. Best 2008-2011, at least..91 points."
[2005 Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel]
~ Wine Enthusiast

If you open this now, you might be put off by the aromatic intensity...a day of air brings
subtler, intriguing spice, and another day bring freshness, like the salt air off the Pacific.
The structure is firm, the fruit dark red, like pomegranate. Several years in the cellar will bring it in line
with a porcini-dusted ribeye...92 points." [2005 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
~ Wine & Spirits

"Spring for a truly classy Zin, with blueberries, mocha, black pepper, and licorice in a lean, lively,
slightly floral package" [2005 Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel]
~ Sunset Magazine

"Dusty aromas of raspberry liqueur, campfire and cedar. Vibrant flavors of cherry and mocha
are very fruit driven. Ripe finish gushes red fruit... 91 points." [2005 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
~ Wine News

"Shy plum, blueberry and mint aromas. Tart strawberry flavors laced with crisp acids.
Peppery, racy close with a lingering mineral note...90 points." [2005 Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel]
~ Wine News

"Dark flavors of fig and date surround this wine's substantial alcohol. It's floral and black, with a juicy succulence that makes it immediately appealing with braised short ribs..90 points." [2005 Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel]
~ Wine & Spirits

2004 Vintage Wines

"Four things define this wine. Extraordinarily ripe fruit, high acidity, a terroir-driven minerality,
and lots of new French oak. The flavors are of tropical fruits, the ripest white peaches
and vanilla cream, baked into spicy pastry crust. The impression is of impossible richness,
California Chardonnay at its most opulent, flamboyant limit. Editors' Choice. 95 points."
[2004 Rued Vineyard Chardonnay]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"What a wonderful Pinot Noir, a joy to sip as it warms and changes in the glass. It's a very young wine,
dry sappy and acidic, with a tremendous depth of cherry preserves, licorice, cocoa, oaky spice
and something wild and mushroomy that comes from the earth. As good as it is now, it should improve
for a decade. Editors' Choice. 95 points." [2004 McDougall Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"...marked flavors of blueberries. Round, well constituted and well balanced. Very smooth textured.
Surprisingly forward. Lots of acidity underneath...17.5 and favorite Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
from over 80 tasted." [2004 Sanchietti Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Jancis Robinson

"Very opulent, a sort of Montrachet style. Undertow of minerality. Nice dry, tight, focused finish.
Quite distinctive...Promising!...18 and favorite Russian River Valley wine overall
from over 80 tasted." [2004 Rued Vineyard Chardonnay]
~ Jancis Robinson

"Pure Russian River Valley scents fill this wine, taking pinot noir toward
dark rose, the damp understory of a redwood forest and a fruit character like boysenberry. It feels
cool and dense, the texture voluptuous, the interplay of flavors completely satisfying. Oak frames it,
making the presentation only more sophisticated; the primary structure seems to come from the balanced acidity
of the grapes...94 points and a Year's Best Pinot Noir." [2004 Sanchietti Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Wine & Spirits

"Though the texture is lovely right from the start, and the fragrant scent lasts with the
red fruit of a strawberry patch, air takes this to a higher level. It clarifies the finish, like a break
in the coastal fog, as if this marginal climate ripened its fruit beyond expectations, and it was picked
at the perfect moment. The shape of the wine is intriguing: round in the middle, then firm,
the flavors shooting through the finish. A beauty, especially with steak
and Yorkshire pudding...92 points." [2004 Devil's Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Wine & Spirits

"...the wine's ripe strawberry and raspberry flavor give the impression of a monster pinot. Or of a sleek
and refined zin, its aromatics a quiet dynamite blast of rock, its tannins gentle enough for slow-smoked
beef ribs...92 points and a Year's Best Zinfandel." [2004 Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel]
~ Wine & Spirits

"...massive in tropical fruit, pear, fig and melon flavors. The result is complex and lush...
94 points and Editors' Choice." [2004 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"Delicious Pinot Noir: supple in texture, finely flavored, full bodied, and moderately rich, with
a smooth, long finish...5 stars." [2004 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
~ Restaurant Wine

"Supple, intensely fruity, full bodied, and crisp and long on the finish, with complex aromas/flavors reminiscent of
black cherry, tobacco, clove, toast and blueberry. Exceptional...5 stars." [2004 Russian River Valley Zinfandel]
~ Restaurant Wine

Silver Medal [2004 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir &
2004 Sanchietti Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Decanter World Wine Awards

"...quite a mouthfilling Zin. From old vines, it's rich in flavor, with notes of blackberry jam, cassis, espresso,
dark bitter chocolate and anise...full bodied, zesty wine...90 points." [2004 Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"...smells rich and detailed in Pinot aromas, and drinks dry and elegant, with ripe Pinot fruit...Cherries,
cola, rosehip tea and cinnamon spice flavors mingle into a wonderfully long finish, in a texture
marked by silk and satin...92 points." [2004 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"A classic Russian River Valley pinot noir...the tannins feel like the cool earth, melding with the
dark cherry and boysenberry flavors; a coastal scent emphasizes its freshness...91 points."
[2004 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
~ Wine & Spirits

"This lively zin has clean flavors of woodland blueberries on a smooth, firm texture. The structure
keeps it lifted and fresh, easy to enjoy...90 points." [2004 Russian River Valley Zinfandel]
~ Wine & Spirits

2003 Vintage Wines

"Strikes a fine balance with a buttery, baked apple aroma and dried apricot, pear and
lemon flavors. There's a hint of mineral and crisp acidity. Top 100 Wine. [2003 Rued Vineyard Chardonnay]
~ San Francisco Chronicle

"Wonderful pinot, exhibiting more refinement than most from California...exceptional: intensely fruit and floral
in character...5 stars. " [2003 Sanchietti Vineyard Pinot Noir]

"Full, finely flavored and well balanced, with raspberry, plum, kola nut and violet aromas/flavors...4 stars." [2003 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]

"Fine Chardonnay, in a supple, full bodied, finely flavored style. It is smooth and long on the palate, with a long finish, tasting of peach, roasted nut, toast and vanilla...4 stars." [2003 Rued Vineyard Chardonnay]
~ Restaurant Wine

Critics Platinum Award [2003 Devil's Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Critics Challenge International Wine Competition

Critics Gold Award [2003 Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah]
~ Critics Challenge International Wine Competition

Bronze Medal [2003 Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah]
~ Decanter World Wine Awards

"An appealing earthy red. Meaty and gamy. Aromas of violets and blueberry.
Flavors of blackberry, tobacco and tar...3 stars." [2003 Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah]
~ Press Democrat

"A spicy, intense zin with fruit flavors of blackberry, plum and
cassis...4 stars." [2003 Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel]
~ Press Democrat

"Shows great class and finesse with its well-ripened fruit that's controlled
with a clean minerality and high acidity...the finish is ultraclean and citrusy in this
complex, dry white wine. Editors' Choice...91 points." [2003 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"Nose of blueberry, black cherry, raspberry and pine; cranberry, dried cherry, citrus, vanilla and
toast flavors; round on palate, silky tannins, nice balance." Panel Pick [2003 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
~ San Francisco Chronicle

"If quiet waters run deep, then quiet berry flavors and aromas run exceptionally deep in this syrah.
Balanced with just enough oak and a wonderfully austere balance on the palate, this is my kind of wine!
A soft lingering finish is the perfect ending. What a lovely food wine. One that will age more like a
French wine as it develops the complexity of age." [2003 Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah]
~ Narsai David, KCBS Radio

Gold Medal [2003 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay]
~ Dallas Morning News Wine Competition

3 Star Award [2003 Devil's Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir &
2003 Sanchietti Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Decanter Magazine

2002 Vintage Wines

"Pure raspberry and violet aromas; supple and powerful, and packed with flavour, delicious fruit
and persistent acidity on the finish. Drink now-2012...5 stars." [2002 McDougall Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Decanter Magazine

"A seductive wine, rich in flavor, smooth in texture, with a mix of bold, plush pear, fig and apple flavors with subtle spicy nuances touching on hazelnut and mineral. Drink now through 2008...90 points. " [2002 Rued Vineyard Chardonnay]
~ Wine Spectator

"Lots of fruit, tightly wound and so nicely balanced with acids that it's light on its feet.
Good with food, with vibrant tastes of grapefruit and pineapple" [2002 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay]
~ Selected as a favorite Chardonnay from $20-$50, Wall Street Journal

"Redwood foressts in the Russian River Valley often have the same velvet texture to their air
as you'll find in this richly textured pinot noir...a balance of softness and structure that continues to
build with air...93 points." [2002 Sanchietti Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Wine & Spirits

"Few wineries have explored the cool-climate possibilities of Syrah more than this one.
This peppery red wine is rich in black currant, coffee and tobacco flavors,
and is quite complex...91 points." [2002 Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"Black and intense when first poured, this continues to gain power as it takes on air.
It's unabashed in the directness of fruit, and has the structure to carry it off. Underneath the
fruitiness, there's a meaty syrah character...92 points." [2002 Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah]
~ Wine & Spirits

"A well structured, elegant Zinfandel that's framed in silky tannins and marked by focused acidity.
Flavors are layered to reveal black cherry, licorice, tar, herbs, spice, chocolate and a hint of
coffee as well. Long and fairly lush at the end...91 points." [2002 Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"This has the kind of full-bore black cherry richness that pinot noir can achieve in Gevrey Chambertin.
But it's not Burgundian in character--being ripe, with a different sort of structural integrity.
The combination of fruit and tannin creates a textural pleasure as dark and moist as
a flourless chocolate cake. Voluptuous, but not pushed, this should age well. It's already delicious
to drink with braised rabbit or partridge...92 points." [2002 McDougall Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Wine & Spirits

"A real beauty. Shows complex notes of black cherry, tree bark, cocoa,
chocolate and smoky oak throughout, with a supple, delicate mouthfeel. Crisp acidity
and a long, spicy finish make it extra attractive...90 points." [2002 Sanchietti Vineyard Pinot Noir].
~ Wine Enthusiast

"Quite oaky, with smoky, vanilla and buttered toast aromas, but the fruit is big and able to handle it.
Cherries, clove, mocha flavors and a full, complete mouthfeel that's polished and refined.
Really a lovely wine...90 points. " [2002 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"This wine's cool-climate origins show in the intense, lemony acidity that undergirds the
cherry, blueberry and spicy-clove flavors. Drinks smooth and elegant, a
dry, powerful wine...90 points." [2002 Devil's Gulch Pinot Noir]."
~ Wine Enthusiast

"Full-bodied, rich and dry, this polished wine has plenty of extracted cherry-berry fruit with hints
of mocha. Big overlay of oak, and rich, thick tannins and firm acids. Very polished and well-made, and
should develop nicely for a few years...89 points. " [2002 McDougall Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"...sleek and flavorful, when all too often expensive pinots fail to deliver.
It's a beautiful wine...91 points." [2002 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
~ Robert Whitley, Whitley on Wine

"Fresh citrusy nose with butterscotch and clove accents...grapefruit, mineral and lemon drop
flavors coupled with youthful acidity...92 points." [2002 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay]
~ The Wine News

"With sweet, cherry-pie and pastry-shop smells leading the way, this fleshy, full-bodied pinot comes through
terrifically in the mouth with a wealth of ripe black cherries and plenty of buttressing oak...so much
juicy fruit at its heart...90 points." [2002 Sanchietti Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine

"This winery produces pinot that is powerful and layered, yet with an elegance and lightness that
belies its exceptional depth. This vintage of Devil's Gulch Ranch is an awesome example of what
California pinot noir can achieve in the right location...95 points." [2002 Devil's Gulch Pinot Noir]
~ Whitley on Wine

"Bold black cherry flavors, lots of forest floor and mushroom notes, complex on the palate...good
structure and balance, long finish. Complex and very interesting...92 points." [2002 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]

"...rich and ripe with lots of black cherry and blackberry fruit; spicy and peppery with moderate tannins...
very well balanced. Great flavors, big style...92 points." [2002 McDougall Vineyard Pinot Noir]

"...earthy, savory spice and black cherry aromas...Deep and interesting pinot with a lot of
pairing potential...91 points." [2002 Sanchietti Vineyard Pinot Noir]

"...rich and full with tart red cherry fruit, nice spice and forest floor complexing notes... Complex and interesting,
shows the continued development of Pinot in Marin County...90 points." [2002 Devil's Gulch Ranch Pinot Noir]

~ PinotReport

Silver Medal [2002 Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah]
~ Houston International Wine Competition

2001 Vintage Wines

"Plump and fresh, this needs plenty of time to open and show all its layers of flavor...floral and citrus tones held within...92 points and one of The Year's Best Chardonnay." [2001 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay]
~ Wine & Spirits

"Sitting through a tasting of Dan's latest releases is an utter joy, not only because of his passion for wine,
and his appreciation of numerous other house styles, but because his wines have the varietal focus
I rarely see in a complete line of wines...Exceptional [six 2001 vintage wines]."
~ Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences

"Proving that wines of medium-full body can succeed alongside their bigger brethren, this balanced, complex effort blends moderately ripe and rich black cherry fruit with notes of smoke, spice and creme brulee...it makes an absolute virtue out of its bright and fruity flavors and lingering aftertaste...91 points." [2001 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
~ Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine

"Wickedly, sinfully good. This is fruit detonation in the mouth, a blast of pure, sweet
cassis, currant, plum and chocolate. The tannins are a velvety wonder, the oak lavish and
thick, but perfectly in balance to the size. Opulent and hedonistic, it's best in its sensual,
seductive youth. Editors' Choice...93 points." [2001 Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah]
~ Wine Enthusiast Magazine

"Vibrant aromas of plum, red berry, mocha, rose water and dust. Sweet, extracted flavors
of blueberry, black licorice, black cherry, vanillin oak and tar...balance
and length...90 points." [2001 Devil's Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ The Wine News

“Equal parts cherry-berry fruit and earthier notes of tobacco, cola and rhubarb comprise
this dry, complex wine. It’s young, with dusty tannins and firms acids, and possesses a balanced
elegance that make it an ideal partner to lamb or beef...91 points." [2001 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
~ Wine Enthusiast Magazine

"Very rich and juicy—velvety on the palate. A delightfully complex and yet silky Pinot
with so many layers of flavor...93 points." [2001 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
"Intense and reduced style with concentrated flavors...92 points." [2001 McDougall Vineyard Pinot Noir]
"Bright flavors and silky texture make this a real palate pleaser...91 points." [2001 Devil's Gulch Ranch Pinot Noir]
~ PinotReport

"The spark of rock hitting rock feels similar to the mineral edge of this black-fruited pinot.
The wine itself is broad and ripe, with blackberry flavor and black cherry skin tannin...enjoy now
with a spicy road pork loin...90 points." [2001 McDougall Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ Wine & Spirits

"Brilliant, intense, nervy and dense are just a few words
to describe the feeling and texture of this heavyweight wine.
The flavors veer toward bright citrus fruits and pineapple,
with complex overlays of toast, lees and vanilla, while the acids
are mouthwateringly high...91 points." [2001 Rued Vineyard Chardonnay]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"...this lively, solidly built young effort hits the mark smartly with its moderately deep and very well-defined varietal flavors. Slightly fleshy in feel and fairly long as it ends, it is quite well balanced and has a nice spine of integral tannins...91 points." [2001 Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel]
~ Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine

"A smooth, elegant style, with just the right amount of bright acidity to highlight the
plum, cherry, chocolate, cassis, tea and spice flavors. Pretty, ripe, lush and long
on the finish...90 points." [2001 Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"...you will be rewarded with that rare combination of delicacy and depth
that is the essence of outstanding pinot noir...92 points." [2001 Devil's Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~Whitley on Wine

"This wine is a WOW! wine from the first sniff. Deep rich ripe berry aromas with a concentration
that explodes on the palate. This wine has fruit, has body, has richness, has enough tannin for a
a real backbone, and balanced to age a good long while in the bottle. A rare, special find. This
wine has lots of everything." [2001 Devil's Gulch Ranch Pinot Noir]
"Austere black cherries and berry bramble aromas lead to an elegant, balanced wine
with a fine backbone. This is a medium, light bodied wine that is clearly a food wine. The
elegance on the finish is really appealing." [2001 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
~ In the Kitchen with Narsai David

"Jammy, complex aromas of black cherry, blueberry, grill pan, pencil lead and smoke.
Just as interesting in the mouth with flavors of blackberry, fig, toasted oak and chocolate.
Peppery, earthy close...92 points." [2001 Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah]
~The Wine News

2000 Vintage Wines

"Cream and velvet fruit on the nose. Ripe and rich, with a long, dry finish. A very
pretty wine." [2000 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir-ranked favorite Napa/Sonoma Pinot]
~ Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, The Wall Street Journal

"This new Sonoma winery has hit the ground running.. .the 2000 Morelli Lane
Vineyard Zinfandel is vibrant, lively, lovely with zingy red cherry and raspberry fruit...
the 2000 Freestone Hill Vineyard Pinot is a gloriously juicy and voluptuous meld of black cherry and clove spiciness...
2000 Maurice Galante Pinot Noir is big, rich, ripe, muscular, black cherry flavors-5 stars."
~ Richard Paul Hinkle, Quarterly Review of Wines

"Goldfield is passionate about Pinot Noir, and his four latest are examples of
some of the top wine making in Russian River...some of the most
intensely flavored wines, and the 2000s are as good as anything they've made."
~ Dan Berger, Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences

"An astonishing Zin, easily among the best of the vintageÄHard to exaggerate
the quality of the fruit and tannins. Dry and complex, this has the quality of
a fine Napa Cabernet, with Zin's quintessentially wild personality...94 points."
[2000 Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel]
~ Wine Enthusiast Magazine

"A single-vineyard wine that capitalizes on east-facing slopes...
The pedigree shows in the finesse...90 points"
[2000 Rued Vineyard Chardonnay]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"With spicy oak, roasted grain, and sur lie character in the background,
this allows the wine's pear, mineral and tropical fruit personality to shine through
in both aroma and flavour. What sets it further apart from other big Chardonnays
is its solid acidity and its rich, unctuous texture...Best White of the Month."
[2000 Rued Vineyard Chardonnay]
~ Decanter

"...shows distinct cool-climate character in its white pepper, blackberry and smoky oak aromas.
Rich and full-bodied, it's firmly tannic but smooth and velvety...92 points."
[2000 Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah]
~ Wine Enthusiast

"The depth and complexity here make this a wine to search
out...93 points." [2000 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
"Delightfully deep and complex without being too heavy or oaky.
Lots to like in this Pinot...92 points." [2000 Devil's Gulch vineyard Pinot Noir]
"Very complex and deep with great balance and structure...92 points."
[2000 Freestone Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir]
~ PinotReport

"...extreme pinot...bold tannins, and blue-purple brightness...91 points"
[2000 Maurice Galante Pinot Noir]
~ Wine & Spirits

"Famed local vineyard Dutton Ranch supplies grapes to over two dozen top wineries
and also turns out its own remarkably nuanced Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay."
~ Food & Wine

"Goldfield hits the mark with his initial releases. The 2000 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay
is a model of balance and elegance, designed to complement food
rather than impress judges in blind tastings."
~ T.J. Foderaro, Star-Ledger

"Like a walk in the Russian River Valley woods, this gives the scent of
Gravensteins and bass notes of fragrant syrah. It's cool and gentle, the chalky
tannins covered in fresh, clean raspberry flavors at the end...91 points."
[2000 Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah]
~ Wine & Spirits

"Medium bodied, soft tannins; long finish." [2000 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir - Recommended]
"Rich, sweet fruit, very elegant, balanced: excellent!"
[2000 Maurice Galante Vineyard Pinot Noir - Recommended]
"Nicely layered flavors; long finish" [2000 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay - Recommended]
~ Sante Magazine

"Chardonnay from the partnership of grower Steve Dutton and winemaker Dan Goldfield are vivid expressions of fruit from the cold, foggy heart of the Russian River Valley."
~ Rod Smith, Los Angeles Times

1999 Vintage Wines

"Russian River Valley still Pinot Noir Star...wines from Dutton-Goldfield show
tremendous promise [1999 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir] bright, fresh raspberry
with good depth and structure. Full-bodied and delicious."
~ Laurie Daniel, San Jose Mercury News

"Burgundian aromas...it's light and supple on the palate...92 points"
[1999 Freestone Hill Pinot Noir].
"Fabulous, fun wine. The aromas are beautiful...it seems to float, yet there's
powerful fruit...93 points" [1999 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir]
~ Wine Enthusiast Magazine