Aromas of fragrant pears, ripe Golden Delicious apples, with subtle melon and quince, lightly toasted bread and hints of French oak fill the nose. Dynamic fruit fills the mouth; there is a Granny Smith like structure with crunchy pear fruit and a mineral edge. Crisp, zingy apple flavors permeate the finish with a lingering pear, lime like citrus spice and a touch of Jolly Roger notes that glow. An intriguing wine that beckons for another glass to discover all of the details.
Dutton Palm is one of our interior sites that is slightly warmer and sunnier. The vineyard yields richer fruit inclined toward a full-bodied expression of Chardonnay. It is a consistently layered wine of sunny, floral aromatics and stone fruits with nutty integrated Oak and intended to appeal to palates preferring a mouth filling style of Chardonnay.
A perfect balance of all things we do well here at Dutton Estate Winery, grape growing and winemaking. With fruit being sourced from all of Dutton Ranch's finest Chardonnay Vineyards we fermented equal parts in our concrete Eggs, stainless steel and French oak. Pale straw and light golden in color, the nose opens up with super expressive Chardonnay aromas of apricot, white peach, lemon, vanilla and hints of little cuties. French oak frames the flavors without being the center of attention. The aromas follow through to the palate, with rich dried apricot surrounded by pear and lemon zest.
Named in honor
of Tracy Dutton’s father, the vineyard was planted in 2002 with the Syrah Noir
Clone in the Santa Rosa Plains in Huichica Loam soil. This vineyard, one of the
more than 80 that Dutton Ranch farms, is located in a low-lying elevation site
with rolling hills and is the home of Tracy’s parents, Paul and Carol. Because
of the topography, it is one of the last vineyard sites to burn off morning fog
and receive sun. A rich palate, a long finish and sweet oak flavors which
give a great balance to the acid in this Syrah.
We love cool-climate Syrahs and this 2016 is no exception. It beguiles, tempts, and delivers! Deep rich violet color with bight brilliant purple edges that is reminiscent of black berry juice. Aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, and a dusting of coco powder, clove and cinnamon with ethereal vanilla notes fill the nose. This is a fleshy, juicy and fruit forward wine. The aromas follow to the pallet with additions of black cherry, blueberry and white pepper. Lush black cherry and pepper persist in the long finish. This approachable wine is a hedonistic mouthful! Rich, velvety tannins make this is a full-bodied Syrah that can be enjoyed for the next 3-5 years, or it can be enjoyed now with a plate of barbequed ribs or smoked pork with all of the summer side dishes.
Don't know if they like Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, or Syrah or Sauvignon Blanc. Maybe they are a Hard Apple Cider fan? Dutton Dollars allows you to give them the perfect gift for their palate!
Featuring Tracy Dutton and many others, in Wine Country Women of Sonoma County, Michelle Mandro introduces you to the diverse talents of a fascinating group of more than forty-five women who are making significant contributions to the diversity and quality of life in Sonoma County. A treasured family recipe, combined with an individualized pairing explanation from each Wine Country woman, makes this book a year-round, go-to guide for both casual and elegant entertaining. Enhanced by gorgeous photography that takes the reader on a compelling visual journey, this book captures the soul of Sonoma County. Forging unique paths as tastemakers, entrepreneurs, advocates, trailblazers, nonprofit leaders, and role models, these accomplished women boast skillsets as diverse as the wine regions that have made this area one of the most desirable places to live, work, and play in the United States.
