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• drrobvino wrote: 91 points

  May 30, 2012 - Can't say that I've had an 8 yr old California Chardonnay before...this wine is 13.6% abv, and is a medium golden-yellow color, showing some nice sign of age. On the fragrant nose, I immediately notice tangy lemon drops, vanilla extract, and a sort of tense pine resin quality in the upper register. Complex nose, with a bit of spiciness noted. In the mouth, this wine is medium in body, showing a nice acid profile with notes of green apple and citrus fruit flavors, fading into a supple finish supported by silky tannins, and a bit too much wood coming through on the medium length finish. This wine will probably continue to drink well (to my amazement) for another 3+ years. A very nice wine, and a pleasant surprise.

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• Cole wrote: 92 points

  January 14, 2010 - I was very lucky to have people pour *very* fancy Burgundy for me today so I may be scoring this wine lower than it deserves... 1er Cru Chablis and top notch Macon were in the glass prior to this:
  
  Mace, fenugreek, and baked white bread and white grape fruits on the nose. Creme fraiche and passion fruit on the palate. The finish is fresh yellow butter, wet pine wood, and a single grain of popcorn salt.
  
  The real secret here is that Dutton-Goldfield made some really serious Chardonnay and I was lucky enough to taste it with about 5 years of age on it so it is soft and full-bodied right now.

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• zheem wrote:

  May 26, 2008 - Sorry to see this last bottle go. Drinking very well now--oak is well integrated and flavors are all balanced with acidity.

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• biegs wrote: 93 points

  March 15, 2008 - This had a very nice nose and a smooth and long finish. Creamy with nice fruit. Drinking very well right now.

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• zheem wrote:

  January 17, 2007 - I don't have notes on this but remember that it compared very positively with a different prestige white. This was a very bright and tasty wine, the major flaw I remember was too heavy oak, but this will probably lighten up with cellar age. I'll wait a year for my next bottle.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2004
• Type White
• Producer Dutton-Goldfield
• Varietal Chardonnay
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Dutton Ranch Rued Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Russian River Valley
• UPC Code 892420000032

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• In Cellars 34 (40%)
• Consumed 50 (60%)

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