Wine Spectator Recognizes the Strength of the 2023 Vintage
Wine Spectator Recognizes the Strength of the 2023 Vintage
We're pleased to share a new round of reviews from Wine Spectator, highlighting several of our recently released 2023 wines. Spanning both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the reviews reflect the diversity of the vineyards we farm and the cool-climate growing conditions that shaped this exceptional vintage.
From Green Valley Chardonnay to vineyard-designate Pinot Noir and our flagship Dutton Ranch bottlings, the wines showcase the balance, freshness, and site expression that define Dutton-Goldfield.
Featured Reviews
93 Points
2023 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley | $60
Our signature Pinot Noir, sourced from multiple Dutton family-farmed vineyards throughout the Russian River Valley, earned 93 points. The wine captures the classic balance of the region, combining bright fruit, texture, and a seamless finish.
93 Points
2023 Dutton Ranch–Snow Vineyard Pinot Noir
Green Valley of Russian River Valley | $80
Produced from one of Green Valley's coolest vineyard sites, Snow Vineyard continues to demonstrate why this bottling has quickly become a favorite. The 2023 vintage earned 93 points for its structure, energy, and sense of place.
93 Points
2023 Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir
Green Valley of Russian River Valley | $75
Planted on a ridge above Occidental and farmed by longtime growers Ed and Sue Smith, Fox Den Vineyard produces Pinot Noir with remarkable depth and elegance. Wine Spectator awarded the 2023 vintage 93 points.
90 Points
2023 Walker Hill Vineyard Chardonnay
Green Valley of Russian River Valley | $60
Walker Hill continues to express the freshness and precision that Green Valley Chardonnay is known for, earning 90 points.
90 Points
2023 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay
Russian River Valley | $50
A blend of several Dutton family-farmed vineyards, our Dutton Ranch Chardonnay offers a broad expression of Russian River Valley Chardonnay and earned 90 points.
A Vintage Defined by Balance
The 2023 growing season produced wines with remarkable freshness, vibrant acidity, and exceptional vineyard expression. Looking across these reviews, what stands out isn't simply the scores themselves, but the consistency across vineyard sites, appellations, and varieties.
From the fog-cooled hills of Green Valley to the broader Russian River Valley, the wines continue to reflect the places they come from and the farming practices that have guided Dutton family vineyards for generations.
Explore the 2023 Vintage
Whether you're revisiting a favorite or discovering a new vineyard designate, these wines offer a compelling snapshot of the 2023 vintage.
