Our pals at Dutton Property have delivered three new chardonnays for the spring 2023 season, all hailing from numerous sources close to their Russian River Valley property operation and harvested in 2021. Let’s dive in.
2021 Dutton Property Chardonnay Kyndall’s Reserve – Tasted twice; first bottle was mildly corked. The second showcased basic Sonoma chardonnay components, working from almonds to coconut to a delicate, caramel-driven sweetness. There’s a light-weight floral high quality right here evoking orange blossoms, then extra coconut and a few baking spice on the end. Not a lot fruit within the combine, however the wine is flexible and well-rounded. A- / $46
2021 Dutton Property Chardonnay Warren’s Assortment – Boldly creamy with notes of lemon curd and vanilla custard, this iconic chardonnay evokes the essence of California with out ever changing into overwhelming with oak. Lemony citrus dominates the end, which evenly evokes notes of tropical guava, matched with a pinch of baking spice. Versatile (once more) and worthwhile solo or as a companion to a meal; my favourite on this lineup by a slight margin. A- / $57
2021 Dutton Property Chardonnay Dutton Palms Winery – Essentially the most conventional wine of the bunch, the ample oak right here retains the main target extra on the barrel, the place a heavy vanilla and spice word complement underlying notes of lemon peel and quince. The oak steers the boat right here, although, giving the end a evenly woody character scented with cloves. A barely completely different expertise than the milder wines above, however no much less partaking. A- / $51
2021 Dutton Property Chardonnay Warren’s Assortment
$57
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