Name: 2019 MARTIN RAY DUTTON RANCH VINEYARD CONCRETE FERMENTED CHARDONNAY
SKU: MARTIN-RAY-CHARDONNAY-95PTS
Price: 25.00 USD
Availability: InStock

2019 MARTIN RAY DUTTON RANCH VINEYARD CONCRETE FERMENTED CHARDONNAY

~~$35.00~~ $25.00

Chardonnay is highly-expressive and transparent in both the terroir and fermentation method. Most Chardonnays are either barrel or stainless steel tank fermented, but there’s been a resurgence in Concrete Egg fermentation, and for a good reason. The convex shape of a Concrete Egg creates a vortex that persuades the natural lees to be suspended throughout the vessel, resulting in more body, flavors, textures, and softer acidity. Martin Ray’s Dutton Ranch Chardonnay is a brilliant example, and with a James Suckling 95 POINTS MASSIVE SCORE and priced at just $25, I highly recommend cases of it.

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Description

2019 MARTIN RAY DUTTON RANCH VINEYARD CONCRETE FERMENTED CHARDONNAY

Dutton Ranch Vineyard is in the Green Valley sub-appellation of the greater Russian River Valley. The Goldridge sandy loam soils and near-proximity to the Pacific provide the ideal growing conditions for premium Chardonnay grapes. Luminaries Kistler, Patz & Hall, & DuMOL have all sourced grapes from it…. With a 95 point score and priced at just $25/btl, Martin Ray’s Concrete Fermented Dutton Ranch Chardonnay offers detailed tropical fruits, perfect balance, and stony minerality. They aged this incredible wine for ten months sur lie and inside concrete eggs, contributing to the beautiful textures, flavors, and body.

JAMES SUCKLING | 95 POINTS

Tasting Notes, “This is a Dutton Ranch chardonnay, showing cooked-apple, lemon and peach character with praline and vanilla undertones. Opulent, yet in check. Full-bodied and layered. Very long and flavorful. No wood here. Fermented and aged in concrete eggs. Such a beautiful and pure single-vineyard Sonoma white. Drink or hold. Screw cap.” JAMES SUCKLING 95 POINTS

Winery Notes, “Vibrant Eureka lemon zest, fresh peach and racy minerality with touches of Acacia flower. Layers of subtle pear and underripe nectarine beneath mouthwatering acidity, over a clean, linear palate.”