The nose of this wine offers penetrating high-tone floral and tropical notes with a beautiful spicy element. The use of a little more wild yeast in ‘09 has also accentuated layers of hazelnut, graham cracker and peach cobbler in the aromatics. On the palate, this is one of the richest and most deeply textured expressions of Dutton Ranch Chardonnay we have produced, highlighting lush flavors of peach, pear, green apple and marzipan. A product of another exceptional growing season, this wine balances the flamboyant character often associated with a warmer vintage, with the bright acidity and sleek minerality more common in cooler years.

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Accolades

• 90 Points | "Bright yellow-gold.  Lemon drop, minerals and a note of white jasmine on the fresh but restrained nose.  Juicy and nicely delineated, with a lovely light touch and lively acidity to the citrus, mineral and floral flavors.  Concentrated, saline and persistent..." - Stephen Tanzer 
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