2010 Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley
Deep straw color, approaching amber. Dutton Ranch is one of the most renowned sources for high-quality Chardonnay grapes in the New World. Initial aromatics of cinnamon, butter toffee, and roasted nuts lead to a rich core of sun-drenched ripe fruits. It is full and expansive in the mouth, where the fruits gain focus and reveal tangerine, honeydew, and clove-tinged fleshy, tropical fruit. There is a juicy acidity on the palate that begs for the next sip. It went well with a tropical fruit-based Asian salad, but it is a delight on its own.
MSRP: $42 (July 2012)
Wine Lines rating: 91
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RATINGS EXPLAINED
80-84 points: A sound wine that shows varietal character. 85-89 points: An unflawed wine that shows some depth and concentration of aromas and flavors. 90-93 points: A Gold Medal wine of its type, showing balance, depth and secondary flavor profiles found in the best of its style. 94-97 points: Hedonistic pleasure in a glass. Remarkable balance, aromas, flavor and length. A pure expression of the varietal or type. 98-100 points: A wine for the ages! Will drink sublimely for decades. Learn more here!
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