2018 Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA (750ml) 100 pts This wine has been gently

This wine has been gently crafted using a minimalistic approach to winemaking

with some orange blossoms

fleshy wine has a dense purple color

It has very soft

the 2017 Merlot reveals a saturated purple color as well as a terrific perfume of black cherries

2018 Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA (750ml) 100 pts This wine has been gentlyWINEMAKER'S NOTES: The 2018 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay is quintessential Russian River Valley. The wine opens with toasted almond, butter cookie and nutmeg aromas. Bone dry and inviting, the palate is filled with Meyer lemon, passionfruit and orange blossom flavors. Theres 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