2011 Kutch McDougall Ranch Pinot Noir 95 pts. The highlight among these current and upcoming releases, Jamie Kutch’s 2011 Pinot Noir McDougall Ranch is drop-dead gorgeous. Savory herbs, dried flowers, black cherries and licorice all jump from the glass in this deep, layered wine. The 75% whole clusters come through only in the bouquet, as the fruit is so intense, they are barely noticeable on the palate. The balance of fruit, acidity and tannin is exceptional. I can’t wait to see how McDougall Ranch ages. It is clearly one of the most impressive wines of the vintage.
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2011 Kutch McDougall Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Dark purple color in the glass. Very aromatic with hi-tone purple berry and black cherry, exotic spice, confectionary and floral aromas. Full-bodied and intense, with gentle tannins and an attention-grabbing, long finish. Extraordinary.
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Jay McInerney of the Wall Street Journal compares 2011 Kutch Sonoma Coast with Domaine Dujac!
2011 Kutch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Very primary red-fruited nose which continues on the palate – A Punch & Judy show of dueling sweet and sour cherry flavors, complicated by an undertow of grape stems. Like a Dujac Morey-Saint-Denis.