Sonoma-Cutrer

The Cutrer Russian River Valley Chardonnay

9.174 ratings
9.211 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with toasty notes. On the palate flavors of crisp apple and peach with lemon citrus zest and toasty nutty vanilla notes, well balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and spicy creamy mineral character. Nice!

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with toasty notes. On the palate flavors of crisp apple and peach with lemon citrus zest and toasty nutty vanilla notes, well balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and spicy creamy mineral character. Nice!

Mar 24th, 2024
Randy Fuller

This wine shows a pale yellow color in the glass. The nose is heavily laced with oak spice, vanilla and butter on top of the beautiful citrus, peach and pear display. On the palate, the fruit is rich and ripe while the oak is also quite pronounced. I lean towards oakier Chardonnays over the holidays, for some reason. This one hits me just right in that respect while bringing a zingy acidity to the full mouthfeel. It is gorgeous.

This wine shows a pale yellow color in the glass. The nose is heavily laced with oak spice, vanilla and butter on top of the beautiful citrus, peach and pear display. On the palate, the fruit is rich and ripe while the oak is also quite pronounced. I lean towards oakier Chardonnays over the holidays, for some reason. This one hits me just right in that respect while bringing a zingy acidity to the full mouthfeel. It is gorgeous.

Nov 17th, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with toasty notes. On the palate flavors of crisp apple and peach with zesty lemon citrus and toasty nutty vanilla notes, well balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and spicy creamy mineral character. Nice!

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with toasty notes. On the palate flavors of crisp apple and peach with zesty lemon citrus and toasty nutty vanilla notes, well balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and spicy creamy mineral character. Nice!

Aug 1st, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with toasty notes. On the palate flavors of crisp apple and peach with lemon citrus zest and toasty nutty vanilla notes, well balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and spicy creamy mineral character. Nice!

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with toasty notes. On the palate flavors of crisp apple and peach with lemon citrus zest and toasty nutty vanilla notes, well balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and spicy creamy mineral character. Nice!

Mar 30th, 2022
Randy Fuller

This Chardonnay has a golden tint in the glass, and is quite clear, too. The nose displays oak, imparted during the 13 months or so it spent in barrels. Underneath the wood lies some beautiful fruit - pears, peaches, pineapples, lemons. The mouthfeel is creamy - expected with full malolactic fermentation - and yet a racy acidity flows behind it. There is definitely a buttery note on the sip, one that harkens back to a different time for California Chardonnay.

This Chardonnay has a golden tint in the glass, and is quite clear, too. The nose displays oak, imparted during the 13 months or so it spent in barrels. Underneath the wood lies some beautiful fruit - pears, peaches, pineapples, lemons. The mouthfeel is creamy - expected with full malolactic fermentation - and yet a racy acidity flows behind it. There is definitely a buttery note on the sip, one that harkens back to a different time for California Chardonnay.

Oct 17th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Thought it was time to try another bottle of their “The Cutrer” Chardonnay, I noticed aromas of fresh fruits and notes of sweet spice. Aged for 13 months in French oak (25% new), flavors of apple, pear and citrus come forth, with a creamy texture. Vivid acidity, well balanced with slight oak on the finish, ending with vanilla spice tones. Consistent notes overall wine was more developed. Enjoy!

Thought it was time to try another bottle of their “The Cutrer” Chardonnay, I noticed aromas of fresh fruits and notes of sweet spice. Aged for 13 months in French oak (25% new), flavors of apple, pear and citrus come forth, with a creamy texture. Vivid acidity, well balanced with slight oak on the finish, ending with vanilla spice tones. Consistent notes overall wine was more developed. Enjoy!

Mar 28th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Trying their “The Cutrer” Chardonnay, I noticed aromas of fresh fruits and notes of sweet spice. Aged for 13 months in French oak (25% new), flavors of apple, pear and citrus come forth, with a creamy texture. Vivid acidity, well balanced with slight oak on the finish, ending with vanilla spice tones.

Trying their “The Cutrer” Chardonnay, I noticed aromas of fresh fruits and notes of sweet spice. Aged for 13 months in French oak (25% new), flavors of apple, pear and citrus come forth, with a creamy texture. Vivid acidity, well balanced with slight oak on the finish, ending with vanilla spice tones.

Aug 11th, 2017
Kapyrick Wine

v20. Always a favorite. Soft fresh cut tropical fruit and creme brûlée nose. Creamy, tropical and honeysuckle fruit. Full, clean, oak finish.

v20. Always a favorite. Soft fresh cut tropical fruit and creme brûlée nose. Creamy, tropical and honeysuckle fruit. Full, clean, oak finish.

May 29th, 2023
Raul Puga

Well balanced. Enjoyable

Well balanced. Enjoyable

Jan 7th, 2021
Andrea Watt

Oak, nuts, and pear. Big, with acidity and cream.

Oak, nuts, and pear. Big, with acidity and cream.

Sep 4th, 2018