Patz & Hall - 'Dutton Ranch' Chardonnay

Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, California, USA

Grape: Chardonnay

Tasting: Stone fruit / Citrus / Vanilla Oak / Mineral / Creamy / Medium Body / Long Finish

Pairing: White Fish with Butter Sauces / Roast Chicken / Fourme D'Ambert / Mushroom Pasta (butter) / Prawn Linguine

Producer: Patz & 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.

2019 Vintage: 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.

ABV: 14.5%

Vol: 75cl

Contains Sulphites

Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch

Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.

Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

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