2013 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Goldridge Vineyard
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The 2013 reds, which are highly regarded as a vintage by the Dehlingers, include the 2013 Pinot Noir Goldridge, named after the famous soils that dominate the Russian River in some cases all the way to the Sonoma Coast. Broad, savory, ripe raspberry and black cherry fruit with hints of mountain berry notes are present in this medium to full-bodied wine, which has terrific ripeness, elegance and purity. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.
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The 2013 Pinot Noir Goldridge is a super-classic Russian River Pinot. Sweet black cherry, plum, cola, spice and new leather are some of the signatures. I would give the 2013 at least a few year in bottle, as it is a bit bombastic today, and drink it for another decade or so thereafter. The 2013 was done with fully destemmed fruit.
The 2013 Pinot Noir Goldridge Vineyard has plenty of its typical silkiness and juiciness, but also a bit more tannic clout than is often the case. Not as charming today as the 2012 was at the same stage, the 2013 offers just as much potential, but in a totally different style. There is little doubt the 2013 is going to need quite a bit of time to fully blossom. The chiseled, nuanced finish points to a bright future.