{"product_id":"patz-hall-dutton-ranch-chardonnay","title":"Patz \u0026 Hall - 'Dutton Ranch' Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, California, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone fruit \/ Citrus \/ Vanilla Oak \/ Mineral \/ Creamy \/ Medium Body \/ Long Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Fish with Butter Sauces \/ Roast Chicken \/ Fourme D'Ambert \/ Mushroom Pasta (butter) \/ Prawn Linguine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patz \u0026amp; Hall represents the pinnacle of California's cool-climate Chardonnay movement, with founders Donald Patz and James Hall pioneering single-vineyard expressions from the state's most prestigious sites. Their partnership with Dutton Ranch showcases one of Sonoma Coast's most celebrated vineyards, where the proximity to the Pacific Ocean creates ideal conditions for producing Chardonnay of exceptional elegance and minerality. The winery's philosophy emphasises minimal intervention techniques that allow terroir expression to shine through whilst maintaining the precision and balance that defines world-class California wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2019 vintage on the Sonoma Coast proved exceptional for cool-climate Chardonnay production. Ideal weather conditions throughout the growing season, with foggy mornings and warm afternoons, allowed for extended hang time whilst preserving natural acidity. The harvest timing was critical in capturing optimal fruit development whilst maintaining the mineral-driven character that makes Dutton Ranch Chardonnay so distinctive and food-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eContains Sulphites\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WALKER \u0026 WODEHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"2019","offer_id":55493648023937,"sku":"44664","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/0862\/0858\/files\/Patz_HallDuttonRanchChardonnay.png?v=1742907321","url":"https:\/\/www.fineandwild.com\/products\/patz-hall-dutton-ranch-chardonnay","provider":"FINE \u0026 WILD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}