2021 DuMol Wester Reach Chardonnay

2021 DuMol Wester Reach Chardonnay

2021 DuMol Wester Reach Chardonnay Aromas are rich with oily intensity: white peach, tangerine, crystallized ginger, and hazelnut underpinned by an edge of steely mineral freshness. Stone fruits and deep citrus oil dominate the palate, broad and layered, full of intricate nuances. Tangy lemon curd and grapefruit notes combine with fresh acidity to bring energy and focus to the long, vibrant finish.
A captivating blend of mandarin and stone fruit on the nose, accompanied by floral notes of star jasmine and orange blossom, complemented by a briny sea spray touch, while the flavors showcase tart green apple, more ambrosial stone fruit, and hints of honeysuckle and ginger, balanced by fresh minerality, culminating in a focused, long-lasting finish.

Great aromatic intensity—citrus and nectarine fruits, jasmine and orange blossom, briny/flinty sea spray edges. The flavors center upon lemony green apple then deeper stone fruits with honeysuckle and ginger richness. The wine’s texture is deep, oily, and layered. Fresh mineral, grapefruit acidity cuts through the richness giving a pinpoint focus to the wine’s long echoing finish. Drink between 2023 and 2027. Andy Smith.

The Chardonnay of DuMol rival the finest made in California and with each passing year it gets harder and harder to get the wines. DuMol Chards rival the finest, up there with likes of Marcassin, Kosta Browne, Aubert and Peter Michael. This is a beautiful partnership between owner Kerry Murphy and the brilliant winemaker Andy Smith. Approaching its 25th anniversary, the breadth of high-quality, complex Pinot Noirs they have consistently produced is stunning. Winemaker is Andy Smith a native of Edinburgh, Scotland who fell in love with wine, interned under Paul Hobbs, was actually sponsored by Hobbs to become a US citizen. The original winemaker for DuMol died after his first vintage and they cold Hobbs to come and save the day, Smith with Hobbs blessing took over and has been making the wines ever since. He also consults for great Napa producer Larkmead.  He is one of California’s most talented winemakers.

Quantities of the wines made are tiny and just about all is allocated to the winery and fine restaurants. We have a tiny amount of the 2021 DuMol Wester Reach Chardonnay, and when we do the wines fly out the door. The wine is sourced from some of the greatest vineyards in the Russian River; Flax, Charles Heintz, Cornetsrtone, El Diablo and the oldest vines from Lorenzo vineyard. The wine is classic, lush rich Russian Chardonnay fruit with superb purity, awesome layering, love the depth of flavor and the glorious lingering mouthwatering finish. This is top echelon Russian River Chardonnay, very limited and 2021 is a great vintage for Sonoma Chardonnay, 95pts WS for the vintage. Very Limited! Cali Chard lovers, this is a buy!