{"product_id":"2023-dutton-ranch-chardonnay-kistler-vineyard","title":"2023 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay, Kistler Vineyard","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"171\"\u003eRefined, radiant and perfectly poised, the 2023 \u003cem data-end=\"244\" data-start=\"219\"\u003eDutton Ranch Chardonnay\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cstrong data-end=\"271\" data-start=\"250\"\u003eKistler Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e is a study in balance, the harmony of ripe fruit, cool-climate freshness, and understated oak. Pale straw with green-gold reflections, it opens with lifted aromas of lemon blossom, pear and white peach, unfolding into layers of hazelnut, flint and gentle brioche. The palate is both generous and taut, with juicy orchard fruit and citrus curd gliding over a fine mineral core, featuring a creamy texture and lively acidity that build to a long, graceful finish. It’s precise yet plush, polished yet pure, California sophistication with Burgundian soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1109\" data-start=\"819\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"819\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the evening feels calm, the food’s fresh, and the wine deserves to be the star.\u003cbr data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"915\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e roasted sea bass, crab linguine, or a classic roast chicken with herbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003eKistler Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1153\" data-start=\"1145\"\u003e1978\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003eSteve Kistler\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003eMark Bixler\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of California’s most admired estates, a pioneer of single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir crafted with Burgundian precision. The guiding philosophy, \u003cem data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003eone clone, one method, many terroirs, \u003c\/em\u003eremains central to the house style: native-yeast fermentations, minimal intervention, and long ageing in fine French oak to express each vineyard’s unique voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2150\" data-start=\"1563\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1567\"\u003eDutton Ranch Vineyard\u003c\/em\u003e lies in the heart of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1616\"\u003eRussian River Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, where fog-laced mornings and Goldridge sandy loam soils create perfect conditions for Chardonnay of aromatic intensity and mineral poise. The 2023 vintage was hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed, then fermented in French oak (around 30% new) and aged on lees for depth and texture. The result is quintessential \u003cstrong data-end=\"1969\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003eKistler, \u003c\/strong\u003ea wine of finesse and focus, combining creamy richness with linear precision, and finishing with that unmistakable coastal freshness that defines the great Chardonnays of Sonoma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54895116910977,"sku":null,"price":198.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2023DuttonVineyardChardonnay_KistlerVineyard_2048x2048_1180802e-067c-4091-b295-1e5ae9ffd5a8.png?v=1762288512","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2023-dutton-ranch-chardonnay-kistler-vineyard","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}