WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Dutton Ranch fruit is some of the most highly regarded in Sonoma County and beyond. We work closely with the family to select grapes from various vineyards throughout the Green Valley region so we can build an incredibly balanced, well-rounded Chardonnay. This vintage had a cold start and a warm finish with an early harvest due to warm August and September weather and a lighter crop. This resulted in an excellent vintage and good growing season with no lingering heat waves. Because of the growing season, wines have exceptional flavors, are intense with great color, fuit forward and ripe.
TASTING NOTES:
So ripe, fruity, generous, almost sweet in flavor, with luscious pear nectar, baked apple and baking spice flavors that expand on the palate. Seems soft in acidity, full in fruitiness and nutty, buttery nuances.
- James Suckling, 93 pts.
