The 2021 Pinot Noir Dutton Gravenstein, 100% Calera on Goldridge, is the star in this range. Deep and explosive, with notable whole cluster savoriness, the 2021 possesses off the charts richness, but also tremendous nuance. Red/purplish fruit, iron, sage, mint, dried herbs and blood orange infuse the 2021 with tons of complexity and pedigree. If this is a sign of what is to come at Marine Layer the future looks very bright.
96 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Aug 2023)
Entirely from the Calera clone and 45% whole cluster, the 2021 Pinot Noir Dutton-Gravenstein Vineyard is spicier, displaying a woodsy profile along with notes of purple flowers and raspberry liqueur. This medium-bodied red is spicy on the palate, but the fruit is ripe throughout and has a meatiness to it. Revealing fresh acidity in its notes of peppercorn, ripe cherry, and pine, it’s a wonderfully rich and layered wine that will benefit from another 6 months to a year in cellar. Drink 2024-2036.
95 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2023)
Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2021 Dutton-Gravenstein Vineyard Pinot Noir comes galloping out of the glass with notes of juicy raspberries, Morello cherries, and cranberry jelly, giving way to notes of violets, fallen leaves, and damp soil. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled, with a graceful, soft-spoken expression and velvety texture, finishing with beautiful poise.
95 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Jul 2023)
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