Dutton Estate, Kyndall's Reserve Chardonnay 2022 (Russian River Valley, CA)

Producer Notes: This Chardonnay has a decadent nose of apricot, vanilla, and caramel notes to greet the senses. On the palate this wine bursts with flavors of apple and pear and shows the oak influence with hints of toast and baking spices - almost like your favorite apple pie! The winemaking style preserves acidity despite the rich flavors and aromas, making this a medium-bodied, food-friendly wine. A hearty salad topped with orchard fruits, barbecue chicken, or local cheese spread would certainly make this wine shine.

Tasting Panel, 94 Points: Aged in concrete egg and French oak, this aromatic Chardonnay is blessed with scents of caramel and apricot. Edgy and sleek, it has a sense of finely tuned minerality integrated with toasty oak and spice. There’s a mid-point squeeze of lemon and a dot of thyme accented by a fine acidity.