The Vineyards : Dutton Palms Vineyard, planted in 1991, is east facing and lies within the coolest part of the Green Valley. The hills and valley floor of Dutton Palms Vineyard consist of the traditional sandy loam Gold Ridge Soil, which is most prominent in the Green Valley and Russian River appellations. Dutton Palms is planted from the Chardonnay clone Warren Dutton used in 1967 to plant the original �Shop Block� Chardonnay vineyard at Dutton Ranch (Dutton Clone). Dutton Palms Vineyard highlights orange and citrus flavors and is extremely lush on the palate with a creamy texture. This medium-bodied 2005 vintage produced an exceptional wine with a creamy texture, while enhancing a balanced acid backbone inherent in a fine Green Valley Chardonnay. Aromas of ripe pear, baking spices, floral muscat spice, orange blossom and appealing French oak leap from the glass. Elegant and rich on the palate, flavors of ripened pear, honey, tropical fruit and baked apple mingle together leading into a balanced finish of creamsicle, honey and toasty oak.