Dutton Estate Dutton Palms Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA

達頓棕櫚霞多麗干白葡萄酒

點擊次數：2843

Flashy and flamboyant, but smells and tastes overoaked, with buttered toast, caramel and vanilla meringue notes swamping the underlying tangerine, lemon and mango fruit. Drink now. ——S.H.(11/1/2011)—— 86

Super-rich in vanilla and smoky caramelized oak, and ripe in pineapples, peaches and apples, this is a powerful Chardonnay. It’s dramatic now in sheer strength, but not an ager, so drink now.——S.H.(2/1/2010)—— 92

Tremendously rich and oaky, with butterscotch-inspired pineapple, golden mango pear and Meyer lemon flavors that are as rich as creme brulee. Dramatic now, if a bit overpowering. Calls for carefully crafted foods of the richest level, like lobster. ——S.H.(12/1/2009)—— 94

Like the winery’s other 2005 Chardonnays, this one, tasted in March, is tightly wound and minerally. The aroma will show little if the wine is too cold. Flavor-wise, hints of tart tangerines, lemongrass, green apples, candied ginger and vanilla cream swirl into a smoky oak, spicy finish. This is a Chardonnay that needs some time in the bottle. Drink now and for a couple of years.——S.H.(9/1/2007)—— 93