Winemaker Notes

This wine opens with complex aromas of toasted almond, butter cookie, and nutmeg. Medium bodied white wine that fill the palate with Meyer lemon, passion fruit and orange blossom flavors.

Pair the Dutton Ranch Chardonnay with grilled fish, chicken, or shellfish.

Critical Acclaim

Wine Spectator - 93pts

Generous and intense, with pineapple, fresh lemon juice and a hint of yuzu. Packs vibrant acidity and hints of lime zest, lemon verbena and lemon thyme, which all linger with heavy verve on the mouthwatering finish, where a note of crunchy sea salt emerges.

Wine Enthusiast - 92pts

Aromas of ginger and lemongrass open this well-made wine. They contribute to a cohesive whole of full-bodied intensity, with crisp, fresh flavors of grapefruit, Meyer lemon and tangerine. Bright, with a lift throughout, it finishes with a rich note of toasted oak.

Jeb Dunnuck - 92pts

The 2020 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch has a similar golden hue and offers up aromatics of tangerine, melon rind, and delicate baking spices. Full-bodied, it displays good freshness throughout and has a rounded mouthfeel with a snappy lift of fresh lime, green apple, and toasted almond. It’s a very appealing, classic wine to drink over the next 5-6 years.