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2009 Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley
| Vineyard: | Dutton-Goldfield |
| Price: | $35.00 |
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| Varietal: | Chardonnay |
| Style: | White Wine |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The individual lots are barrel fermented using a combination of indigenous and inoculated yeast strains. They undergo malolactic fermentation, and the lees are stirred twice monthly. The blend is assembled, with the primary lees, in early spring, and continues to age in French oak barrels through the summer. We at Dutton-Goldfield choose our barrels to emphasize the fruit and vineyard characteristics of the wine, rather than showcasing the oak itself. The wine is bottled in early fall after approximately ten months in barrel.
Expert Reviews
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DescriptionDue to its old vine origin, the Dutton Ranch Chardonnay might be our most consistent offering, but this exceptional vintage amps up the candied Myer lemon and tangerine fruit characters, while maintaining the fresh acidity and moderate alcohol that have always carried this wine. In the nose, it's a veritable citrus and tropical fruit basket, with caramel and toffee overtones. At the same time, its wonderful freshness and minerality in the mouth balances the promised lushness. Tangerine and pear fruit lead, along with a creaminess and nutmeg note that comes from perfectly ripe fruit and the stirred barrels. This wine offer a wonderful combination of softness and focus that carries through to the lingering citrus and green apple finish. I love just sipping this wine, but it’s also perfect with roast chicken or just about any fish dish.
User Tasting Note
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basworthsuper smooth, buttery, one of if not best Chardonnay
