This wine is crafted from 100% estate-grown Albariño that is cultivated on our historic property located only 150 feet from the Portuguese border and 22 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.
Sonoma County’s Petaluma Gap AVA continues to set the bar higher for the entire region for its ability to produce fruit with exceptional freshness, minerality, and a remarkable depth of clean varietal character. Our Rodgers Creek single vineyard selection grows in a rocky soil substrate in a cool, windy climate with ample sunshine, making this one of the most expressive sites for growing Chardonnay.
The dress is light and crystalline, very pure with discreet green reflections. The rich and complex nose expressing the plurality of grape varieties. Exotic and citrus fruits blend with apricot and white peach with floral notes and white pepper.
Intense, vivid and bright straw yellow. After the initial vegetal sensations typical of Chardonnay, an intense note of fresh exotic fruits and yellow peach arises. The finish is captivating and floral with unexpected freshness favored by an elegant mineral structure
This wine is composed of similar parts of Semillón, Torrontés and Sauvignon Blanc from Altamira. It's very aromatic with floral and citric notes intermixed with hints of white fruit, coming through as a fresh, subtle blend. It matured for 4 months in French oak barrels, 60% first use and 40% second use.
The bright yellow color suggests a nose with complex notes of yellow fleshed fruits, honey and gingerbread, as well as a buttery character. The palate is full, supple, balanced on refreshing and round notes, very long finish on mineral notes with an impressive balance. No feeling of alcohol and can age well.
Rich, citrusy, and exquisitely balanced, this vintage of one of our Dutton Ranch single vineyard sites is textbook Russian River Valley Chardonnay. With a complex nose of lemon/lime zest, tangerine, and apricot, the Walker Hill Chardonnay evolves into apple blossom, Meyer lemon, and almond croissant in the mouth.
TASTING NOTES: Crisp, refreshing and aromatic, with a hint of creaminess and a long, a bouquet of citrus fruit flowers. Lively acidity and mineral finish add depth and balance to the palate.
