2016 Sullivan Vineyard Chardonnay
Aromatic with notes of peach and subtle oak. Rich, well-balanced, with crisp acidity, stone fruit, pineapple, and crème brulée.
James MacPhail's Notes
Just one of the Dutton Ranch family of vineyards throughout the Russian River Valley, Sullivan Vineyard is somewhat unique due to its focus on testing innovative sustainability practices, where the newest water preservation and carbon sequestering techniques allow us to source high-quality grapes while remaining stewards of the land.
Winemaker
- Aging
- 16 months in 100% French Oak (30% new)
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
Tasting Notes
Beautifully aromatic with notes of peach, apricot and some subtle oak. A rich mouthfeel fills the palate, balanced with crisp acidity and flavors of stone fruit, pineapple and crème brulée. Well-integrated oak notes are present on the persistent finish.
Production Notes
Hand-picked grapes from the renowned Sullivan Vineyard wer barrel-fermented with native yeasts followed, by 100% malolactic fermentation in barrel. The wine was aged sur lie for 16 months in French oak.
Sullivan Vineyard
Located on a gentle north-facing slope at 200ft of elevation in the Green Valley, 30+ year-old plantings of Wente selection Chardonnay grow in legendary Goldridge soil, eliciting a rich and luscious wine with bright, crisp acidity.
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