1.5L Magnum of 2011 Dutton-Goldfield 'Rued' Vineyard Chardonnay signed by winemakers Steve Dutton and Dan Goldfield.

We can’t stop raving about the wonderful whites from the 2011 vintage. The cold, foggy summer and fall gave us the hang time for great flavor development, and the acidity for the laser-like focus we so love in Green Valley Chardonnay. The combination of hedonistic opulence and crystalline fruit concentration is at the core of the Rued personality, and 2011 was a perfect vintage to show it off. The nose entices with a peach/pear fruit compote , tropical guava and lychee, with citrusy tangerine and lime elements to hold it all together. Overtones of sweet toffee and a touch of ginger add extra complexity. In the mouth, the concentration, acid freshness and lushness carry the lime/mango/pear fruit through the long, cleansing finish. Mineral and toffee overtones add to the hedonism and the need to have another sip. Don’t let us stop you, unless it’s to have a bite of that lobster bisque or baked Halibut first. This is a wine that loves to open up in the glass, and age in the bottle for many years. As the 2011 is being released, this winemaker is still loving the 2001.

Rued Vineyard, located in the heart of Green Valley, was planted to Chardonnay in 1969 by Warren Dutton. The unique clonal selection used in this vineyard has become prized for its floral aromatics and tropical freshness. The wine produced from this hillside site maintains great acid balance along with exceptional richness and fruit density.

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