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Rued Vineyard Chardonnay

Rued Vineyard Chardonnay Wine Details
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Description: Warren Dutton planted this vineyard in 1969, at a time when you just ordered up your garden-variety chardonnay vines to plant (chardonnay scion wood on St. George rootstock was the standard). It turned out that some of the clones were very unusual, producing fruit with exotic, tropical notes and a lush body. They were so unique, the vines are now propaged as the Rued Clone. 2002 produced a wine of particular density and aromatic intensity, along with the solid structure typical of old vines from our cold climate. This is a great wine to enjoy with decadent dishes such as crab louie or escargots, if you can get some before Dan's wife Loie drinks it all herself. 300 cases produced. 90 points, Wine Spectator; Gold Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition.




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