1 Magnum of the 2006 Sanchietti Vineyard Pinot Noir, and 1 Magnum of 2006 Devil's Gulch Pinot Noir, signed by famed grower Steve Dutton.

Dutton Ranch/Sanchietti Vineyard has a special place in our hearts at Dutton-Goldfield. Located on a steep east- and south-facing hillside on the west side of Green Valley, Sanchietti was one of the first highly acclaimed Pinot vineyards in our part of the world, and well represents the short local history of the varietal. The cool 2006 growing season helped elicit the floral detail and natural suppleness of the Sanchietti vineyard fruit. Not picked until October 17th, the fruit had beautifully ripe and silky tannins, while still maintaining the bright acidity and moderate sugar that creates the balanced pinot we love. The hallmark of Sanchietti for us is its enthralling combination of grace and power, and the 2006 offering certainly exemplifies this. In the nose, it leads with high-toned blackberry and blueberry fruit, violets, and a hint of black tea. In the mouth, bright berry and black cherry shine through along with concentrated, finely structured tannins and ginger spice. This a wine that is clearly packed tightly and well built for aging, but its silkiness and candied finish are enticing already. Enjoy it over a long dinner of veal Cordon Bleu, truffle risotto, or Moscovy duck breast. 422 cases produced.

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  90 points, Burghound.
  
  

Wines that are truly affecting are the ones most difficult to write about, and the 2007 Devil's Gulch is a prime example. Its combination of density, complexity, lively brightness, and at the same time brooding depth, defies normal product sheet verbiage. One's first look at this wine in the glass portends the story: While absurdly deep in color for Pinot it is also vibrant and almost crimson in hue. In the nose, the defining wild berry and touch of peat that declare Devil's Gulch jump out, but each sniff brings different nuances: from cardamom to wild cherry to violets. In the mouth, the freshness that comes from great acid balance and moderate alcohol carries the dense wild blackberry fruit and sweetly resolved tannins through the long supple finish. This is a wine that will complement foods from simple cheese plates to complex rabbit, mushroom and risotto dishes. No doubt this special offering has a long life ahead of it, if one has the willpower (or stash) to hold on to some. 325 cases produced.

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