To me the Duttons are the absolute first family in California Chardonnay! This is my seventh vintage of Dutton Ranch Chard. and these vineyards never miss the mark. The 2 blocks we use are even more coastal than our own vineyards…by close to 10 miles! Many producers harvest white grapes and then reds…not these Dutton gems! They are always the last vines we pick...even later than our Napa Cab! That extended October “hang time” gives the clusters 3 – 4 extra weeks to develop more and more layers of vine ripened flavors. The bright, juicy citrus flavors dance with charming nuances of minerals and flowers… added hints of apples and pears and the soft caress of a warm toasty finish. Balanced and brilliant! One critic already gave it high marks and deemed it “both explosive and elegant…rich and viscous… white wine for the red wine drinker!” We want you to be the judge, but hurry there are only 300 cases produced!

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