Rutz 2005 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)

Country: US / Dutton Ranch
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Rutz / Russian River Valley

There’s a ton of oak on this wine. It dominates the underlying fruit flavors, which are actually quite pleasant, offering ripe tropical fruit and pear flavors. But the caramelized, charred wood taste dominates, resulting in an unbalanced Chardonnay.