2019 Kistler Chardonnay Dutton Ranch Formerly RRV
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The 2019 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch shows more classic Russian River opulence, with plenty of pineapple, pear, and peach-like fruits as well as that classic Kistler minerality and white flower characteristics. Medium-bodied, beautifully textured, with good acidity and a great finish, drink this quintessential Russian River beauty over the coming 8-10 years.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2019 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch is energetic and tensile, beginning with grapefruit and lemon peel aromas that open over time to white peaches, dried lilac, beeswax and cashews. The palate is satiny and expansive. Its intense, floral-laced flavors are refreshed by youthfully tangy acidity, and it has an ethereal finish that just goes on and on. Wow!
The 2019 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch is another wine that impresses with its balance and class. Lemon confit, white flowers, white pepper, mint and chalk give the Dutton Ranch its distinctive upper register. The Dutton is perhaps not as complex as some of the other wines in the range, but it is among the most approachable and delicious today.
The 2019 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch is another wine that impresses with its balance and class. Lemon confit, white flowers, white pepper, mint and chalk give the Dutton Ranch its distinctive upper register. The Dutton is perhaps not as complex as some of the other wines in the range, but it is among the most approachable and delicious today.
About the producer
Kistler’s Chardonnays are some of the world’s most sought-after. This cult Californian producer crafts small volumes of exceptional, rich and generous, yet mineral and precise wines. With almost the entire production sold directly to their mailing list, the wines are also incredibly hard to find.