 n 1974 Martin Ray Winery became the first winery to proudly designate Dutton Ranch on its label, closely followed by world-renowned Chardonnay producer Kistler. Steve Kistler, whose Chardonnays consistently reach 90 points and above in the Wine Spectator and generally sell for $50 - $65 per bottle, bought and made his first Chardonnay from Dutton Ranch grapes in 1979, and has done so ever since. Other well-known winery clients of Dutton Ranch include Hartford Court, Sebastiani, Cakebread Cellars, Du Mol, Patz & Hall and Steve and Joe Duttons' own labels; Dutton-Goldfield, and Sebastopol Vineyards, respectively.
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