DuMOL Wester Reach Chardonnay – Russian River Valley – White – 2023:

DuMOL Wester Reach Chardonnay: A World-Class White from Russian River Valley

DuMOL’s Wester Reach Chardonnay is a superb example of California winemaking, offering a rich yet perfectly balanced profile that appeals to lovers of top-tier white Burgundy. This wine is a high-end blend from DuMOL’s distinguished Russian River Valley sites, capturing the region’s signature cool-climate elegance.

Sommelier’s Notes & Flavour Profile

This full-bodied Chardonnay achieves its luxurious character through careful barrel fermentation and 12 months of aging on the lees, using a modest percentage of new French oak. The aim is texture and complexity, not overt oakiness.

• Aroma: Distinct notes of butterscotch, fresh ginger, golden apple, and bright citrus zest, underpinned by a delicate minerality.
• Taste: The mouthfeel is wonderfully creamy and supple, showcasing layers of orchard fruit and praline. Crucially, the wine maintains an invigorating, zesty acidity throughout, leading to a long, clean, and elegant finish.

Serving & Culinary Matches

An exceptional food wine that deserves a classic match. Serve at cellar temperature (12-14°C).

• Culinary Pairing: Excellent with Lemon & Thyme Roast Chicken, a rich Fish Pie, or Smoked Salmon with dill crème fraîche.
• Storage Potential: Drink now for its vibrant fruit, or cellar confidently for up to a decade to enjoy its tertiary complexity.

  Russian River Valley 2023
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