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When Warren Dutton purchased their original ranch in 1964, French Colombard, Gray Riesling and Rome apples were planted at the site; in the mid-1970s, more French Colombard replaced the Riesling and apples. When it was time to finally replant this block in 2003, the Duttons decided to try a bit of Pinot Blanc to augment the killer Chardonnay adjacent to this spot. Another native of Burgundy, and a white skinned cousin of Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc is prized for its fresh stone fruit flavors and cleansing mouthfeel. In 2007 we elicited just what we want out of this enticing varietal: mineral enhanced stone fruit and blossoms in the nose, vivid peach and citrus in the mouth, and the slight phenolic edge that lends the wine its cleansing freshness. This is a wine that keeps you wanting more, and is just perfect for enjoying on bright spring days on the deck, either by itself or paired with everything from fresh salads and appetizers to light summer dinners of petrale sole, shrimp stir-fry, or grilled vegetables to even spicy exotic fare. 110 cases produced.
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