Sourced from multiple vineyards primarily within Green Valley, Dutton Goldfield's 2017 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay was 100% barrel fermented, allowed to undergo complete malolactic fermentation and aged for 10 months in French oak barriques (40% new). Despite the wine's vinification profile, it is a nicely balanced, freshly acidic offering that delivers a crisp package of citrus, stone fruits, white flowers, ginger, vanilla and baked apples. Light golden, medium-bodied and with well-integrated alcohol (13.5%), it weaves in a judicious amount of toasted oak and stays solid on the mid-palate. Medium-to-long and vibrant on the back end, this is a quality New World Chardonnay that should be at its best over the next three years. Drink now-2024.
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Bartlett pear and heavy cream dominate the nose and palate, with hints of citrus and medium-light acid flittering in the background. While well-made, this is a bit one-note and heavy-handed.
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Light golden yellow in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of apples, lemons/limes & a touch of grapefruit with overtones of floral notes of honeysuckle & minerals, spices, some butterscotch & a hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium body with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of green apples, lemons/limes & grapefruit with minerals, spices, some honey & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Appears to be accessible in its youth although it may develop further with additional aging. Great value when found at discount!
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Light oak. Not buttery. Light lemon curd & honey flavors. Slightly sweet lemon good with meals. $28 at Costco, not worth $40 that is charged at other places
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10/1/2021 - wchrisw wrote:
Another random Costco purchase. Totally mediocre if that. I hoped a RR chard would have more. Uneventful over two days.
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1/23/2021 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 91 Points
Sourced from multiple vineyards primarily within Green Valley, Dutton Goldfield's 2017 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay was 100% barrel fermented, allowed to undergo complete malolactic fermentation and aged for 10 months in French oak barriques (40% new). Despite the wine's vinification profile, it is a nicely balanced, freshly acidic offering that delivers a crisp package of citrus, stone fruits, white flowers, ginger, vanilla and baked apples. Light golden, medium-bodied and with well-integrated alcohol (13.5%), it weaves in a judicious amount of toasted oak and stays solid on the mid-palate. Medium-to-long and vibrant on the back end, this is a quality New World Chardonnay that should be at its best over the next three years. Drink now-2024.
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12/17/2020 - ziavino wrote: 88 Points
Bartlett pear and heavy cream dominate the nose and palate, with hints of citrus and medium-light acid flittering in the background. While well-made, this is a bit one-note and heavy-handed.
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9/12/2020 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 90 Points
Light golden yellow in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of apples, lemons/limes & a touch of grapefruit with overtones of floral notes of honeysuckle & minerals, spices, some butterscotch & a hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium body with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of green apples, lemons/limes & grapefruit with minerals, spices, some honey & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Appears to be accessible in its youth although it may develop further with additional aging. Great value when found at discount!
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8/26/2020 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 Points
$18 (at Costco, marked down from $28) Russian River Valley, Calif. Chardonnay, 2017 Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay Dutton Ranch. Sharp mid-dark gold; oaky, vanilla, wine lees nose; mid-body; fruity, toasty, oaky finish. w/cheeses. 16 UC Davis scale, 90 other scales.
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2/22/2020 - Tsum Likes this wine: 80 Points
Light oak. Not buttery. Light lemon curd & honey flavors. Slightly sweet lemon good with meals. $28 at Costco, not worth $40 that is charged at other places
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