Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir bottle shot
92
Red SelectionFebruary 2026

Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir$62

"Crafted by the legendary Duckhorn team, Goldeneye is a masterclass in the "cool-climate" style of the Anderson Valley. It strikes a perfect middle ground between the earthiness of Burgundy and the fruitiness of California. It’s exuberant and cerebral, offering layers of juicy raspberry and plum mixed with sophisticated notes of leather, anise, and a touch of savory umami. With firm tannins and a bright mineral streak, it’s a wine that invites you to slow down and notice every note."

Terroir

Anderson Valley, California

Drinking Window

2025 - 2032

Serving Temp

55-60Β°F (13-16Β°C)

Aging Potential

Excellent

Sommelier Food Pairings

Roast duckCoq au vinSeared lamb chops
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The Full Tasting Note

How this bottle showed at our tasting bench

Nose

Juicy raspberry and plum over leather, anise, and a savory umami undertone β€” a nose that splits the difference between Burgundy and California.

Palate

Exuberant yet cerebral: layered red and black fruit with firm, structured tannins and a bright mineral streak that keeps every sip interesting.

Finish

Savory and precise, leather and baking spice trailing into a stony close.

What We Love

  • The Duckhorn team's craftsmanship applied to genuinely cool-climate fruit
  • Structure and savory depth that reward attention β€” a thinker's Pinot
  • Firm backbone makes it one of the few Pinots that improves for 5+ years

What to Know

  • Young bottles show firm tannins β€” give it 30-45 minutes of air
  • The savory, structured style is less immediately charming than fruit-forward rivals

How It Compares

Against the Evenstad Reserve from Oregon, the Goldeneye is darker and more structured while the Domaine Serene is more perfumed and silky β€” Anderson Valley muscle versus Willamette grace, $23 apart. Read our Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve review β†’

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Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

92 pts β€’ Pinot Noir

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