Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay Rued Vineyard 2016 brand_Evan Williams vanilla and caramel form a

vanilla and caramel form a rich and spicy aroma

elegance and restraint define this classically proportioned Chardonnay from cool-climate Hemel-en-Aarde

with a cool minerality and refreshing acidity

but it is still a very unique experience

Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay Rued Vineyard 2016 brand_Evan Williams vanilla and caramel form aThe long 2016 season gave our Rued Chardonnay even more effusive aromatics, along with the perfect balance of zesty and creamy that we love in this wine. Exotic lychee, always a hallmark of this wine, leads the nose, underlain with orange blossom, Asian pear compote, a hint of butterscotch, and a side of citrus. The mouth is totally mouth coating and enveloping yet still light on its feet, with an acid focus in the middle that keeps the wine bright.