Tim Atkin: Mid-straw/lemon. Lemon-curd and vanilla nose. Palate on the sweet side, with marked, peachy residual sugar adding to the sweetness of the oak. Not unpleasant; just a little bland and commercial - 14
Stephen Brook: Lean citrus and apricot nose, with a light herbaceous tang. Fresh attack, zesty; has a light touch, with fine acidity and real clarity of fruit and subtle oak. There isn’t great complexity here, but it’s well made and balanced, with a perky finish. Good length - 16.5
Alex Hunt: Curious lavender and overripe peach notes here—some botrytis? Rather loose, lightweight palate; reasonably fresh and lively, but little depth, complexity, or focus - 14
Details
Wine expert | Stephen Brook Alex Hunt Tim Atkin |
Tastings year | 2013 |
Region | California |
Appellation | AVA |
Dutton-Goldfield Winery

