2017 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Chardonnay

13.5% alc., pH 3.44, TA 0.59, $39. Sourced from 8 vineyards, primarily located in the cool Green Valley of Russian River Valley. All vineyards are Sonoma County Certified Sustainable. Barrel fermented with a combination of indigenous and inoculated yeast strains. Full malolactic fermentation. Lees are stirred twice monthly through the winter. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. · Moderate golden yellow color in the glass. Lovely aromas of lemon, pineapple, fresh yellow apple and ripe pear. Vigorous flavors of citrus, pear and kiwi follow in a clean, bright style of wine with an upbeat personality. Score: 91. Reviewed February 23, 2019

Winery: Dutton-Goldfield
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