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Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Rued Vineyard Chardonnay 2012
New release of one of our favorite Russian River Chardonnays! 95 Points Wine Enthusiast: "Rued Ranch consistently is the winery's top bottling. The 2012, like its predecessors, is modest in alcohol but vast in citrus, tropical fruit, honeysuckle and mineral flavors, and enriched with smoky oak and buttery notes. It has a delicate mouthfeel that makes it a joy to savor." Only 571 cases produced. 96 points/Gold ~ North Coast Wine CompetitionWarren Dutton planted this Chardonnay vineyard on an east-facing hillside west of the town of Graton in 1969. The clone planted in the vineyard, which produces exceptionally exotic, highly identifiable fruit, has since been propagated across California and is now referred to as the "Rued Clone." This vineyard's old vines produce clusters with tiny golden translucent berries with incredibly enticing flavors, floral aromatics and tropical freshness.
Ratings on Delectable
Christanna Honer 
Like. Love. So floral and great aromatics, but with creaminess and toastiness, and nice pear/tropical fruits. I could drink lots of this (I just did)
Like. Love. So floral and great aromatics, but with creaminess and toastiness, and nice pear/tropical fruits. I could drink lots of this (I just did)
10
Oniqueh Giles
Wow! One of my new favorite Chardonnays.
Wow! One of my new favorite Chardonnays.
9.6
Eric Hastings
Beverage and Bar Coordinator Jean-Georges NYC
Pretty nice Chardonnay
Pretty nice Chardonnay
8.8
Rebecca Hopkins
PR Folio Fine Wine Partners
2012v bright nougat honey white nectarine brown pear palate medium bodied w hazlenut cream brûlée mouthwatering acidity. Solid.
2012v bright nougat honey white nectarine brown pear palate medium bodied w hazlenut cream brûlée mouthwatering acidity. Solid.
8.0Greg Houser
This heat is making me drink chardonnay.
This heat is making me drink chardonnay.
8.9Stuart Rasley
Fantastic.
Fantastic.
9.3
David L
12' Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch/Rued Vineyards. Very well balanced. Drinking wonderfully now.
12' Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch/Rued Vineyards. Very well balanced. Drinking wonderfully now.
9.2Eric Manago
Rich and full-bodied. Oaky and floral with decent minerality. Should age well.
Rich and full-bodied. Oaky and floral with decent minerality. Should age well.
9.0
Shawn Paul
White peach, lemon sorbet and fresh cream aromatics. Lovely and refreshing acidity, long crystalline finish.
White peach, lemon sorbet and fresh cream aromatics. Lovely and refreshing acidity, long crystalline finish.
8.5
Michael Seely
Well made, balanced. Consistent quality vintage to vintage.
Well made, balanced. Consistent quality vintage to vintage.
9.1
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