Goldeneye Gowan Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (750Ml)

Goldeneye is the Anderson Valley winery of The Duckhorn Portfolio, the family of wines started by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn. Founded in 1996, it focuses on Pinot Noir. This bottle is a single-vineyard wine made from 100% Pinot Noir grown at Goldeneye's own Gowan Creek Vineyard in Mendocino County, California.

Gowan Creek sits in the heart of the valley, on a slope facing southwest. Warmer spots on the site meet the cool air of the valley's northern end. Anderson Valley is one of California's coolest growing areas. Long seasons and big swings between day and night help the grapes keep their fresh acidity. Several Pinot Noir clones are planted in blocks matched to each patch of soil.

The result is a bold, inky Pinot Noir with lots of energy. You will pick up blueberry, blackberry and bramble on the nose, with a wild-herb note of pennyroyal. The palate is rich with dark berries and a hint of earth. Lively acidity keeps it fresh and carries you into a long, juicy finish.

Critics have praised this wine for years. The 2017 vintage earned 93 points from Wine Enthusiast and 93 from Wine Spectator. Wilfred Wong of Wine.com gave it 92 points. The 2017 comes in at 14.5% ABV.

Try it with roast duck breast, lamb chops or a mushroom risotto. Pour it just below room temperature, and give it about half an hour open before dinner. You can enjoy it now, or tuck a bottle away for a special night years from now. It is a great pick if you love Pinot Noir with depth and dark fruit.

Goldeneye is the Anderson Valley winery of The Duckhorn Portfolio, the family of wines started by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn. Founded in 1996, it focuses on Pinot Noir. This bottle is a single-vineyard wine made from 100% Pinot Noir grown at Goldeneye's own Gowan Creek Vineyard in Mendocino County, California.

Gowan Creek sits in the heart of the valley, on a slope facing southwest. Warmer spots on the site meet the cool air of the valley's northern end. Anderson Valley is one of California's coolest growing areas. Long seasons and big swings between day and night help the grapes keep their fresh acidity. Several Pinot Noir clones are planted in blocks matched to each patch of soil.

The result is a bold, inky Pinot Noir with lots of energy. You will pick up blueberry, blackberry and bramble on the nose, with a wild-herb note of pennyroyal. The palate is rich with dark berries and a hint of earth. Lively acidity keeps it fresh and carries you into a long, juicy finish.

Critics have praised this wine for years. The 2017 vintage earned 93 points from Wine Enthusiast and 93 from Wine Spectator. Wilfred Wong of Wine.com gave it 92 points. The 2017 comes in at 14.5% ABV.

Try it with roast duck breast, lamb chops or a mushroom risotto. Pour it just below room temperature, and give it about half an hour open before dinner. You can enjoy it now, or tuck a bottle away for a special night years from now. It is a great pick if you love Pinot Noir with depth and dark fruit.