Today we present to you one of the shining stars of Sonoma County. A world-class producer of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet in California, DuMOL began back in 1996 and strangely initially was a hobby for three friends. Since 1999 Andy Smith been at the helm as winemaker. Originally from Scotland, Andy has previously worked at Dry River, Littorai, Havens, Franus, to Matua and Mt Pleasant wineries. Andy went on to graduate in viticulture and enology from Lincoln University in Christchurch, NZ and later became assistant winemaker for Paul Hobbs.
Andy has crafted some stunning current releases and I adored the new the 2020 DuMOL ‘Hyde Vineyard’ Chardonnay (OB, 95) which has incredible tension, elegance and a lengthy finish. Don’t miss out on the mind-numbing 2020 DuMOL ‘DuMOL Estate’ Chardonnay (OB, 96) which is big, burly and shows incredible tension and salinity. Learn more about these stunning new wines at https://www.dumol.com Here are the great new releases by DuMOL.
2021 DuMOL ‘Chloe’ Chardonnay- The 2021 insanely good ‘Chloe’ Chardonnay is crafted from the Lorenzo and El Diablo Vineyards in the Russian River Valley. The wine was stored for 11 months in French oak, this offers salted cashew nut, juicy pear, and baking spice dusted sourdough bread on the nose. The plate is big and voluptuous with a smooth texture and incredible Montrachet-like elegance. Extremely delicious to consume now, showing incredible weight and underlying finesse, with salty undertones, this beauty is already hitting its stride. Enjoy now and over the next twelve plus years. Drink 2023-2035— 95
2021 DuMOL ‘Wester Reach’ Chardonnay- The 2021 ‘Wester Reach’ Chardonnay is mainly sourced from the Flax and Charles Heintz Vineyards, as this was stored in 30% new French oak for 11 months before bottling. Right away you are allured by toasted pineapple and mango notes on the nose alongside shades of shortbread, flint and hazelnuts. The palate is soft and refined with a soft mouthfeel and beautiful sense of verve. Concentrated and showing incredible flavor range, the 2021 ‘Wester Ranch’ will live on for at least another ten plus years. Drink 2023-2035- 96
2021 DuMOL ‘Ryan’ Pinot Noir- The 2021 DuMOL ‘Ryan’ comes from the Russian River Valley and was stored in a small portion of new French oak barrels before bottling. It is dense and heady on the palate, with a smooth texture and wonderful nuance. Cloves and blood orange zest flavors combine with stony minerals and shades of red cherry candy on the palate. Very refined and polished, showing outstanding length, this is a beautiful wine that is already showing incredibly well. Drink 2023-2037 - 94
2021 DuMOL ‘Wester Reach’ Pinot Noir- The 2021 ‘Wester Reach’ is sourced from three subdistricts located in the Russian River Valley. The nose is beautifully perfumed with red rose petals, black raspberry and shades of freshly tilled salty soils. The palate is dense and refined with silky tannins that combine with a brilliant core of red and dark fruits, with cola and stony undercurrents. A complete wine, the 2021 ‘Wester Reach’ is shining brightly now and will continue to impress for at least another fifteen years. Drink 2023-2040- 96