B Cellars 2011 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)

Country: US

Province: California

Region: Russian River Valley

Variety: Chardonnay

Winery: B Cellars

Points: 87

Taster:

This Chardonnay wants time to warm and breathe in the glass, so don’t pour it right from the fridge. After a little while it develops considerably in generosity, offering waves of tropical fruits, peaches and pears. The oak is pretty strong, even jarring. Give it a few years in the cellars to let everything knit together.