Owen Bargreen Reviews the 2023 Dutton-Goldfield Releases
We’re honored to share that Owen Bargreen recently reviewed several of our newly released 2023 wines, highlighting the vibrancy, site expression, and age-worthiness of the vintage. Owen has followed Dutton-Goldfield for years, and his latest tasting underscores what makes the 2023s so compelling: clarity of place, bright fruit energy, savory coastal influence, and structure built for both enjoyment now and thoughtful cellaring. For his specific tasting notes on his website, please click here.
2023 Rued Vineyard Chardonnay – 94 Points
From the acclaimed Green Valley site, this Chardonnay was praised for its concentration and length, balancing generous orchard and tropical fruit character with a refined, textured finish. Built to evolve beautifully through the next decade.
2023 Dutton Ranch – Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir – 94 Points
A savory, mineral-driven Pinot Noir shaped by rocky soils, offering vibrant red fruit layered with earthy and citrus-toned complexity. Structured and age-worthy, yet expressive today.
2023 Docker Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir – 94 Points
Grown near the Pacific Ocean, this coastal-influenced Pinot Noir stood out for its freshness and saline lift. Elegant and bright, with vivid red fruit and a strong sense of site.
2023 Dutton Ranch – Snow Vineyard Pinot Noir – 93 Points
From Goldridge soils, this wine shows a lifted aromatic profile and a focused red-fruited core. More delicate in structure, with underlying earth tones and a graceful, medium-bodied style.
2023 McDougall Vineyard Pinot Noir – 91 Points
Sourced from a higher-elevation site near the coast, this Pinot Noir leans linear and mineral, with subtle red fruit and a distinctive saline edge.
2023 Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel – 94 Points
From a tiny Russian River Valley parcel, this Zinfandel was recognized for its balance and composure. Layers of red fruit unfold alongside spice and citrus accents, offering complexity now and promise for the years ahead.
