Dutton Ranch Wines Earn Top Wine Advocate Scores in 2022 Vintage Report
Dutton-Goldfield Winery is proud to announce stellar Wine Advocate ratings for some of our top 2022 vintage wines, including multiple high scores for selections from Dutton Ranch. These scores validate the exceptional character of our estate-grown fruit and our ongoing commitment to crafting elegant, site-driven wines in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley.
Wine Advocate reviewer Erin Brooks praised these 2022 vintage wines, awarding:
95 points – 2022 Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir
95 points – 2022 Devil’s Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir
94 points – 2022 Snow Vineyard Pinot Noir
94 points – 2022 5 Wells Vineyard Pinot Noir
93 points – 2022 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (SOLD OUT)
93 points – 2022 Walker Hill Vineyard Chardonnay
92 points – 2022 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay (SOLD OUT)
Both Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir and Dutton Ranch Chardonnay received top marks as flagship wines that reflect the soul of our family’s vineyards.
What Makes Dutton Ranch Wines Special?
Located in the heart of the Russian River Valley, Dutton Ranch spans a diverse collection of vineyard sites farmed by Steve Dutton and his family for generations. The cool, coastal-influenced climate and renowned Goldridge soils help produce wines with signature freshness, complexity, and balance.
The 2022 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir delivers bright red fruit, silky texture, and a long, earthy finish. Meanwhile, the 2022 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay showcases citrus blossom, white peach, and minerality—hallmarks of cool-climate Chardonnay from this storied ranch.
2022 Vintage Conditions: Challenge Met with Precision
The 2022 growing season was one of extremes: a dry spring, frost challenges, and a historic early harvest accelerated by a Labor Day heat wave. In her article “Sonoma County: More from 2022 and the First Look at 2023” (paywall), Brooks notes that producers who made fast, strategic decisions saw the best results.
At Dutton-Goldfield, our deep familiarity with Dutton Ranch vineyards and our tight relationships with our grower partners allowed us to adapt in real time—picking at optimum ripeness, preserving acidity, and protecting fruit integrity. The result? Wines that are expressive, balanced, and beautifully textured.
These reviews reinforce Dutton Ranch’s reputation as one of Sonoma County’s most distinguished vineyard sources for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. They also affirm Dutton-Goldfield’s philosophy: let the vineyard speak.
For wine lovers and collectors alike, the Dutton Ranch wines offer a perfect combination of immediate drinkability and aging potential.
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