Dumol Hyde Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay 2022

Sourced from the renowned Hyde Vineyard in Carneros, this world-class Chardonnay offers captivating aromas of lemongrass, bee pollen, white peach, quince, flint, and fresh herbs. Richly textured yet remarkably precise, the palate delivers exceptional concentration, vibrant mineral acidity, and layered complexity. Powerful and elegant in equal measure, it finishes long with remarkable energy, depth, and refinement.

Food Pairing: Lobster, grilled scallops, roasted chicken, halibut, creamy pasta dishes, and triple-cream cheeses.

95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

A bright straw yellow hue, the 2022 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard Isobel has a pretty and expressive nose of ripe pear, flinty lift, candied green apples, and lime. Savory and inviting, the palate offers medium to full body but has great persistence on its long finish. This wine provided a remarkable start to my tasting of these wines from DuMOL. Drink 2024-2036.

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2022 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard was harvested on September 4, just before the Labor Day heat wave began. It has inviting aromas of yellow apples, pie crust, crème fraîche, saline and matchstick. The light-bodied palate is silky and seamless with a balance of taut acidity and ripe orchard fruit, and it has a long, honey-nut finish. It's youthfully coiled and will benefit from 2-3+ years in bottle.

93 Points - Wine Spectator

Starts off with pure fruit flavors of star fruit, lemon and tangerine that are juicy and leap out of the glass, expanding to additional notes of salted Marcona almond, lemon verbena and lemon basil on a fleshy yet vibrant body.