95pts Jeb Dunnuck
The 2020 Pinot Noir Dutton-Jentoft is packed with medicinal herbs, forested earth, and red plum. The palate is tangy and full of tension, with cranberry and rocky earth. With its driven acidity, this is a wine that commands to have food at the table. Drink 2024-2039.
94pts Vinous
The 2020 Pinot Noir Ryan Dutton-Jentoft Vineyard is a standout. It possesses terrific richness and vibrancy, all in a forward, yet mid-weight style that is hugely appealing. Sweet dark cherry, plum, lavender, mint and cinnamon meld together effortlessly. The purity of the flavors is really quite striking.
94pts Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
The 2020 Pinot Noir Ryan Jentoft Vineyard has a medium ruby color and dynamic, spicy accents—cardamom, violet, conifer and licorice—to complement a deep core of pomegranate and rhubarb. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated, layered and ultra spicy, with a long, very fragrant finish.
Winemaker Notes
Deeply aromatic coastal Pinot Noir full of complex dark aromas of Asian spice, soy, and bouillon. It brightens with air to reveal hibiscus, lilac, and orange zest freshness. Beautifully sleek red and black fruit flavors that are penetrating and tangy. Lacy texture and silky featherweight tannins with lively natural acidity. Long mineral-flecked finish with mint, tobacco, and apple skin edges. Serve at 60°F.