2022 DuMOL Estate Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, California

From a site surrounded by dense forest on two sides, the 2022 Chardonnay DuMOL Estate Vineyard is a bright straw hue and has a more vibrant aromatic nose of fresh mint, bright lime, flint, crushed stones, and white peach. Medium to full-bodied, it boasts a remarkably firm structure with a bit of tannin, a chalky texture, and a savory slanting profile, and it’s long and persistent on the finish. It has an assertive but crystalline feel and a crunchy brightness. It demands a bit of time. Drink 2025-2035.

96 points jebdunnuck.com

Fresh aromas of sage, thyme, lemon curd and green apples. Medium-bodied with balance and verve. It’s minerally at the end with refinement, balance and al dente fruit. A gorgeous and transparent wine. Drink now.

96 points jamessuckling.com

The 2022 Chardonnay DuMOL Estate Vineyard is a heady, extroverted wine. Orchard fruit, tangerine peel, spice, mint, baked apple tart and strong floral overtones soar from the glass. This mid-weight, dynamic Chardonnay is long on energy and complexity. Aeration brings out lovely textural resonance

95 points vinous.com

DuMOL Estate Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast is a thrilling expression of cool-climate coastal Chardonnay, crafted by the meticulous and highly regarded winemaker Andy Smith. Grown at the winery’s estate vineyards in Occidental, this wine benefits from the region’s fog-laced mornings, brisk afternoon winds, and Goldridge sandy loam soils—an ideal terroir for Chardonnay of structure, tension, and elegance.

The wine opens with aromas of white flowers, lemon oil, crushed sea shells, and orchard fruits, followed by subtle hints of flint, almond skin, and ginger. On the palate, it’s all about restraint and balance—nothing is overdone. Juicy citrus, white peach, and green apple drive through a beam of electric acidity, with creamy oak integration and just a whisper of matchstick reduction. The finish is long and mouthwatering, leaving a mineral imprint that begs for another sip.

Fermented and aged in French oak (around one-third new), the Estate Chardonnay combines the precision of Burgundy with California's coastal energy. This is a wine that will reward a few years in the cellar, but it’s hard to resist now with dishes like kingfish crudo, roast chicken, or grilled lobster tail.