Kistler - Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022 (750ml)
Price: $199.99
| Producer | Kistler |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Sonoma |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 7910 |
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Green-tinged, pale yellow. High-pitched aromas of snappy green orchard fruit and lime blossom, with underlying base tones of roasted hazelnuts, and hints of struck flint. Penetrating, vibrant, with ample body, lively acids and soil specific earthen character. A poignant expression of Chardonnay grown in the sands of west Sonoma County.
Kistler Description
Bottled since 1979. Located in the heart of where the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations intersect and planted in the sand driven Gold Ridge soil series. We’ve been lucky to have worked with the Dutton family since nearly our inception. A Chardonnay of precision, with focused, structural acids threaded through a body of delicate orchard fruit tones topped by soil driven aromatics.
James Suckling: 97 Points
You can feel the skins from the grapes, with an apple skin, pear and light pineapple character and texture. It’s full and layered with a sense of muscle and form. Creme caramel and flan notes. Snappy at the end. Give it three or four years to come around.
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
The 2022 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch is a dynamic wine that unfolds over hours and then days. In the beginning, the nose is dominated by citrus and saline, but with time it reveals apricot, citrus blossoms, green pineapple and exotic undertones. The medium-bodied palate pairs concentration and freshness. Its ripe, satiny, mouth-coating flavors are enlivened by bright acidity, and its long, flavorful, juicy finish calls you back for another taste.
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2022 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch comes across as a bit tight in this tasting. Bright citrus peel, crushed rocks, minerals and salt notes lend a quite appealing freshness and vibrancy. At the same time, the 2022 has a lot to offer, for those who can wait. Today, though, it feels just a bit slender.
