Reviews & Ratings

2019 Dutton Goldfield Chardonnay "Dutton Ranch"

Winery: Dutton Goldfield

Vintage: 2019

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Dutton Ranch"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $39

Cases produced: 3,012

KWG Score: 91.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: April 25, 2022

Wine Review: This medium gold colored Chardonnay from Dutton Goldfield is very good. It opens with a fragrant apple and pineapple bouquet with notes of crème brulee and oak. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel round and a little viscous. The flavor profile is ripe Bartlett pear and pineapple blend with notes of chalky minerality, baked apple, ginger, oak, and baking spices. The finish is dry, and its acidity and flavors linger and last for quite a while. I would pair this tasty Chard with Emeril's kicked up crab cakes. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Our 2019 Chardonnay has beautiful ripeness and balance. The nose smells rich and inviting, with notes of lemon oil, almond brioche, and a tropical mélange of lychee, pineapple, and kiwi surrounding the core of tangerine and zesty Eureka lemon. This decadence is continued in the mouth, which is creamy with honeyed citrus and pear, along with exotic guava and hazelnut, but always with the fresh lemon/lime center keeping it lively. A little crushed oyster shell minerality adds an invigorating edge to the fruit, and makes you ponder shellfish matches for the wine.

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