Dutch Bill Creek
2009 Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Chardonnay •Heintz Ranch
California: Sonoma County: Russian River Valley
Mission Briefing
Ode to Dutch Bill
For the third successive vintage in a row, we are very pleased to be showing the delightfully approachable 2009 Dutch Bill Creek Russian River Valley Chardonnay.
With a fresh, bright nose and bright, fresh flavors on the palate, this wine delivers a delightful drinking experience - at a very budget-friendly price.
This is a food friendly wine that encompasses a range of flavors and aromas. There is an earthiness and a brightness that give the wine great balance.
Enjoy well-chilled, but for a smoother and more flavorful experience, allow the wine to warm just slightly in the glass before enjoying.
Tasting Profile
| Look: | Medium golden hues with a heavy-looking and viscous surface. |
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| Smell: | Clover honey and mixed citrus meld with acacia petals, dried apricot, candied walnut and berry bramble (without the berries). |
| Taste: | Citrus, lemon curd, hazelnut, apricot, nectarine and flinty minerals. |
| Finish: | Starts bold and then tails off slowly. Citrus persists at the edges of the palate for a very long time. At the very end, flint and white pepper persist the longest. |
| Pairing: | Barbequed salmon with a lemon mignonette sauce. |