Patz & Hall

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay

9.335 ratings
9.210 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Found another '14 bottle, continuing to develop nicely. Bright straw yellow with aromas of fresh fruit, stone fruits and citrus with floral notes. On the palate, complex flavors, full and rich with peach, green apple, mango and vanilla spice. The wine had a soft mineral taste with nutty toasty oak, noting that the wine sat on French oak, (40% new). The finish was smooth with great texture and balance, time in the cellar will add benefit, an outstanding offering from Patz & Hall.

Found another '14 bottle, continuing to develop nicely. Bright straw yellow with aromas of fresh fruit, stone fruits and citrus with floral notes. On the palate, complex flavors, full and rich with peach, green apple, mango and vanilla spice. The wine had a soft mineral taste with nutty toasty oak, noting that the wine sat on French oak, (40% new). The finish was smooth with great texture and balance, time in the cellar will add benefit, an outstanding offering from Patz & Hall.

Sep 8th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Bright straw yellow with aromas of fresh fruit, stone fruits and citrus with floral notes. On the palate, the flavor was somewhat complex, full and rich with layered flavors of peach, green apple, mango and vanilla spice. The wine had a slight mineral taste with nutty toasty oak, noting that the wine sat on French oak, (40% new). The finish was smooth with great texture and balance, time in the cellar will add benefit, an outstanding offering from Patz & Hall.

Bright straw yellow with aromas of fresh fruit, stone fruits and citrus with floral notes. On the palate, the flavor was somewhat complex, full and rich with layered flavors of peach, green apple, mango and vanilla spice. The wine had a slight mineral taste with nutty toasty oak, noting that the wine sat on French oak, (40% new). The finish was smooth with great texture and balance, time in the cellar will add benefit, an outstanding offering from Patz & Hall.

Jun 6th, 2017
Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

9.4

Exceptional, if I do say.

Exceptional, if I do say.

Mar 5th, 2016
Marshall Parrish

Crispy and still oak in there. I am a fan. P&H do it again.

Crispy and still oak in there. I am a fan. P&H do it again.

Dec 13th, 2015
Anjoleena Griffin-Holst

Wine Director Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

9.3

PYT @drpinot

PYT @drpinot

Aug 9th, 2015
Jeff Ball

Crisp and tart. Paired well with scampi.

Crisp and tart. Paired well with scampi.

Jul 10th, 2017
Brian Hearty

2014. Rich chardonnay. Paired great with crispy black bass and artichokes.

2014. Rich chardonnay. Paired great with crispy black bass and artichokes.

Sep 11th, 2016
Harry Bullivant

Delicate, buttery, but not overly oaked. Creamy mouthful, floral nose. Went well with both pork and clam pasta at Bottega. Still excellent the following day with only a Cork and fridge to keep it fresh.

Delicate, buttery, but not overly oaked. Creamy mouthful, floral nose. Went well with both pork and clam pasta at Bottega. Still excellent the following day with only a Cork and fridge to keep it fresh.

Aug 17th, 2016
ADAM STROMFELD

Butterscotch candy on the finish nice acidity on the mid-palate soft some nice acidity that melts away

Butterscotch candy on the finish nice acidity on the mid-palate soft some nice acidity that melts away

Aug 10th, 2016
Ryan Johnson

It's an anomaly that when it is hot as hell outside- a rich, oaky, Chardonnay is my favorite. Lemon, pineapples, butterscotch. Served cold!

It's an anomaly that when it is hot as hell outside- a rich, oaky, Chardonnay is my favorite. Lemon, pineapples, butterscotch. Served cold!

Jun 27th, 2016