2016 Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay Dutton Ranch

The 2016 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch is a rock-solid effort sourced from six separate sites in the Russian River. Its classic nose of apple blossom, lemon curd, toasted nuts, and a touch of flowers is followed by a medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, lively 2016 that has integrated acidity and a clean, crisp finish.

The 2016 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch gives up savory notions of yeast extract, lightly browned toast, roasted almonds and popcorn with a core of baked apples and poached pears. Medium-bodied with a pleasantly tart backbone lifting the savory, understated flavors, it finishes on a mineral note. 5,247 cases produced.