2013 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

Publications

International Wine Report

Author

Joe D'Angelo

Date

May 2016

Award

91

Review

The 2013 Russian River Chardonnay offers lovely aromas of pear and apple notes which are layered with honey blossoms, minerals and lemon zest. On the palate there is a beautiful sense of freshness with wonderful clarity focused around a well balanced core of acidity and minerality before it finishes up with wonderful precision. The fruit was sourced from a array of vineyards across the appellation, including four different Dutton ranches (Perry, Mengle, Sebastopol & Mill Station) as well as from Martinelli’s Laughlin Road Vineyard; King Vineyard; Rochioli vineyards (Allen, Mid-40, River, Hill); Forchini Vineyard; Westside Farms; Frostwatch and Hudson Vineyard. (Best 2016-2021)

Wine

2013 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley