2020 Patz & Hall 'Dutton Ranch' Chardonnay Russian River Valley
The 2020 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay is a quintessential Russian River Valley Chardonnay. The wine opens with lemon peel, lifted floral blossom notes, cinnamon brioche, wet clay, and spice notes. The palate is supple and rich, while maintaining a lifted acidic freshness that caries passionfruit, orange blossom and grapefruit flavors. Though crisp, and mouthwatering, there’s a compelling lushness to the mid-palate that leads to a nice mineral quality on the finish. Once again, Dutton Ranch has delivered a wonderfully age-worthy wine that captures the charm and complexity of some of Sonoma County’s best Chardonnay vines.
Wine Spectator
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
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
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.