Show Notes
In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Kylie Dutton, Vice President of Winemaking at Dutton Estate Winery.
Kylie Dutton, the middle daughter of Joe and Tracy Dutton, with an adventurous spirit, is reflected in her pursuit of making the best wines possible from her family’s vineyards. Kylie developed a passion for winemaking early on. Surrounded by the aromas of wine and the taste of ripe fruit from the vines, Kylie has always had a deep connection to the land. This early exposure cultivated her link to the world of wine. Kylie pursued her academic interests by earning a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from The University of Arizona, and a certificate in Agriculture Leadership and Innovation. After graduation, she chose to return to her roots at Dutton Estate Winery, driven by her lifelong passion for wine.
Kylie began her professional journey in the cellar, working closely with the winery’s consulting winemaker, Bobby Donnell, as a Harvest Coordinator for three years. She further broadened her experience by interning for a harvest in New Zealand and obtained a Winemaking Certificate from UC Davis and returned to Dutton Estate Winery as Assistant Winemaker for another three years. Today, Kylie serves as the Vice President of Winemaking and Production at Dutton Estate Winery. Kylie works alongside her sister, Kyndall, and together they oversee the winery’s daily operations. They deeply value their agricultural heritage, dedicating themselves to caring for the land and producing outstanding wines.
Dutton Estate:
Dutton Estate Winery is a family-owned and operated winery nestled in the Green Valley AVA of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley. Founded by Joe and Tracy Dutton in 1995, the winery is renowned for producing a diverse range of high-quality wines.
Today, Dutton Estate Winery is led by the sixth generation of Dutton women and sisters, Kyndall Dutton, our winemaker, Kylie Dutton, and Karmen Dutton (who recently returned to school). The “Sisters” are mentored by the stewardship of their parents, Joe and Tracy, with the steadfast mission to pursue forward with the legacy of agriculture and winemaking, taking immense pride in passing on our agricultural traditions and crafting wine from our nurtured land to ensure sustainability for our next Dutton generation. Together, the family not only produces 5,000 cases of wine annually but also provides custom crush services for several premium wineries in Sonoma and Napa.
And finally, Virginie and Karissa share their Tuesday Night wine picks!
