2023 Jax Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 750mL

Tasting Notes

Sourced from an ultra-fine grained soil block of the famed Dutton Ranch Vineyard, this complex mélange of apricot jam, crisp pear and vanilla notes framed by a refreshing citrus acidity.  This is our team favorite Chardonnay intended for the very discerning Chardonnay enthusiast.

Winemaker Notes

We picked the firm berries in the early morning resulting in vivid, deep flavors, great acidity and excellent freshness. The wines will be very pure, with strong specific vineyard signatures. The 2022 season presented moderate temperatures through the fall which kept sugar levels and phenolic maturity in sync. 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.