Patz & Hall, Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch 2018
USA, Russian River Valley
Chardonnay
Price category: $$$$$
SV
Sander Vriend (attending)
Managing Director, Ste Michelle Wine Estates
DO
Di Oswald
Ste Michelle Wine Estates
AL
Alexandra LaFontaine
Managing Director, Ste Michelle Wine Estates
CM
Craig Mitchell (attending)
Export / Sales Manager, Ste Michelle Wine Estates
PH
Philippe Hooij (attending)
Marketing Director, Ste Michelle Wine Estates
Description
The 2017 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay delivers aromas of ginger, guava and Crème brûlée with toasted almond, and toffee-brown sugar. Dense, and full bodied, there’s a pleasingly crisp and mouthwatering green apple note on the palate that melds with dried apricot, tangerine flavors along with a hint of toasted oak. The wine finishes dry with fresh acidity and a touch of lemon zest and candied ginger. Once again, Dutton Ranch has delivered a wonderfully age-worthy wine that captures the charm and complexity of some of Sonoma County’s oldest Chardonnay vines.
Awards
92 pts The Wine Advocate Points
Certifications
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Dutton Ranch
