Dumol Russian River Valley "Chole" Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley "Chole" Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 96; James Suckling 95; The Wine Independent 95; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94; Wine Spectator 93; Vinous 93

Tasting Note
Ripe peach, apricot, tangerine and lemon curd with honeyed, oatmeal and anise notes; silky texture, ginger-white pepper spice and a long, vibrant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken with herb butter, lobster or scallops in a lemon-butter sauce, creamy pasta, roasted root vegetables. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, seared scallops with soy-ginger glaze, richer sushi (toro), mild Thai coconut curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented and aged 11 months in French oak (30% new), followed by 6 months settling in tank; small-lot, vineyard-designate blending.

Vineyard Info
DuMOL, founded in 1996, is a Russian River Valley producer led by winemaker/viticulturist Andy Smith. Focused on vineyard-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from estate and partner sites.