Dumol Estate Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Estate Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Coast, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay (Mount Eden & Hyde Wente)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
96 Wine Advocate (Erin Brooks), 96 Jeb Dunnuck, 92 Antonio Galloni (Vinous), 91 Decanter; widely praised for intensity, concentration and aging potential

Tasting Note
Fragrant nectarine, apricot and citrus with white flowers, sage and thyme. Lime and lemongrass drive a textured, satiny palate—rich and chewy yet lifted by bright, wiry mineral acidity and a long, resonant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, crab, creamy mushroom risotto, roast chicken with herbs, truffle dishes. Asian: sushi and sashimi, miso-glazed black cod, Thai green curry, pork belly with ginger-soy, tempura.

Production Method
Barrel fermented and aged 11 months (30% new French oak), followed by six months settling in tank. Low yields, careful extraction and cool-cellar aging to preserve acidity and structure.

Vineyard Info
DuMOL is a boutique Sonoma Coast producer (founders Michael & Kerry) led by winemaker Andy Smith. Estate fruit from the Kearney (Estate) Vineyard; small-production, site-driven Burgundian-style Chardonnays and Pinot Noir.