Dumol Rrv Highland Divide Chardonnay 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dumol
Label Name:
 
Rrv Highland Divide Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2018
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
Press: 93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate; 93 Vinous (May 2021). Additional positive reviews from Vinous/KL Wines

Tasting Note
Oily citrus and orchard fruits (lemon, lime, apple, pear) with brioche, fresh mint, sweet sage and flinty minerality. Broad, textured palate with honeyed undertones and a savory, lingering lemon-lime finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted salmon with butter sauce, lobster, creamy pasta, roasted chicken, pork chop with herb butter. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, sushi/sashimi (fatty tuna), Thai coconut‑based dishes, soy‑ginger glazed salmon.

Production Method
Barrel fermented and aged 11 months (35% new French oak), followed by 3 months settling in tank; full malolactic fermentation. Blend of parcels from Dutton Ranch Morelli Lane and Jentoft.

Vineyard Info
DuMOL (founded 1996) is a Russian River Valley specialist producing cool‑climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; Andy Smith is long‑time winemaker, viticulturist and partner.