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2021 Jax Dutton Ranch Chardonnay

Sourced from Dutton Ranch's Sebastopol vineyard, our JAX Chardonnay vines dwell in famed "moon dust" soil. This fine grain soil provides the perfect combination of excellent drainage and low yields. Winemaker Kirk Venge crafts a creamy mélange of apricot jam, crisp pear and vanilla flavors with a refreshing citrus acidity that keeps this wine fresh and lively on the palate. Hand waxing each bottle, we call this wine "decadence inside and out."

The Craft

The berries were firm at harvest and therefore vivid, deep flavors, great acidity and excellent freshness. The wines will be very pure, with strong specific vineyard signatures. But moderate weather prevailed throughout summer. The lack of heat waves kept sugar levels and phenolic maturity in sync. Ripening progressed slowly and predictably. Winemaker Kirk Venge ages this wine in 30% new French oak over a period of 10 months, allowing the fruit’s characteristics to shine. The beautiful concentration of fruit flavors take on the richness from the French oak barrels while the wine’s balanced acidity maintains a crisp, bright palate. This wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined and will cellar till 2026 and beyond.

Tasting Notes

The palate delivers delicate crisp green apple, poached pear, and lemon custard flavors. While ready to enjoy now, this wine’s acidity and minerality will engender continued complexity throughout the next decade.

Ratings

94pts Wine Enthusiast
Vintage 2021
Varietal 100% Chardonnay
Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay
Appellation Russian River Valley
Barrel Aging 30% New French Oak
Alcohol % 14.2
Size 750 ml
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$42.00 per Bottle
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$504.00 per Case