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Dehlinger
Dehlinger Winery is one of the Russian River Valley's founding Pinot Noir and Syrah estates, established by Tom Dehlinger in 1975 on a small farm in Sebastopol's cool, fog-influenced southern Russian River. The estate farms approximately 24 acres of estate vineyards on Goldridge sandy loam soils, producing small-lot Pinot Noir from multiple blocks (Goldridge, Octagon, Altamont, Frei Road) and estate Syrah that is among the finest in California. The Goldridge Pinot Noir, from the estate's oldest vines on the characteristic sandy loam soils of the AVA, is the most widely recognised, earning consistent 92–95-point scores and serving as the benchmark for the estate's style. The Altamont Syrah and Goldridge Estate Syrah represent a different dimension: cool-climate Syrah grown in a region not typically associated with the grape, producing wines of Northern Rhône-like mineral character rather than warm-climate ripeness. With 533 lots averaging $43 per bottle, Dehlinger trades at remarkably accessible pricing for a founding Russian River Valley estate with 50-year-old vines and consistent high-90s scores. Winemaker Tom Dehlinger retired and the estate is now operated by his son Michael, maintaining the same philosophy of low-yield, estate-only, minimal-intervention winemaking that made the original reputation.
Auction Lots
682
Avg Price / Bottle
$46
Top Vintage
2013
Price Range
$1 – $308
In the Glass
Cool Russian River Valley estate Pinot Noir and Syrah: Goldridge Pinot delivers concentrated red cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, and forest floor with firm acidity and fine sandy tannins from the loam soils. Octagon and Altamont Pinots show additional complexity from block differences. The Syrabs are the revelation — cool-climate, iron-mineral, white pepper, and violet with Northern Rhône energy. Estate Cabernet Sauvignon adds a darker, more structured dimension.
Portfolio
| Wine | Colour | Avg Price | Lots Sold | Top Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chardonnay | White | $49 | 310 | 2013 |
| Pinot Noir Goldridge | Red | $41 | 69 | 2021 |
| Pinot Noir | Red | $50 | 51 | 2007 |
| Goldridge Estate Syrah | Red | $41 | 51 | 2003 |
| Altamont Syrah | Red | $37 | 45 | 2014 |
| Pinot Noir Octagon | Red | $43 | 38 | 1993 |
| Altamont Pinot Noir | Red | $45 | 31 | 2014 |
| Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | Red | $46 | 26 | 2013 |
| Frei Road Syrah | Red | $33 | 22 | 2013 |
| Champ de Mars Pinot Noir | Red | $63 | 19 | 2014 |
| Claret | Red | $38 | 12 | 2011 |
| East Face Syrah | Red | $28 | 8 | 2005 |
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