Description

The Calling Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2023

Russian River Valley

93pts – Wine Enthusiast

This elegant and precise Chard brings concentrated aromas of fresh apple, spiced pear, ginger and lemon peel on the nose. The palate displays deftly balanced acidity and richness, with flavors of green apple, pithy lemon, nectarine and hazelnut crème before an energetic finish with hints of barrel spice and minerality. — Tom R. Capo

Background

Leaders in Sonoma County since 1964, the Dutton family’s holdings now encompass more than 1,100 acres of vineyards, including some of the region’s most celebrated and historic parcels. We work closely with the Dutton family to select exactly the right grapes from a small collection of their vineyards for our Dutton Ranch Vineyards Chardonnay.

Appellation

Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma County

Sourcing

– Dutton Ranch – Braughton Vineyard
– Dutton Ranch – Dutton Hill Vineyard
– Dutton Ranch – Gail Ann Vineyard
– Dutton Ranch – Jewell Vineyard
– Dutton Ranch – JJJs
– Dutton Ranch – Mill Station Vineyard
– Dutton Ranch – Summerhouse Park Vineyard

Varietal Composition

100% Chardonnay

Winemaking

Grapes were hand-sorted and whole clusters were gently pressed into French oak barrels. The wine was barrel-fermented with native yeasts and was aged sur lie in barrel for 9 months with weekly battonage.

JAMES MACPHAIL’S NOTES

Oak Aging:  100% French Oak, 30% new

Time in Oak:  9 months

Winemaker:  James MacPhail                             Founders:  Peter Deutsch and Jim Na ntz