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2017 DuMOL Highland Divide Chardonnay

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June 5, 2022 - $41

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RATINGS

93The Wine Advocate

...toasty on the nose with loads of spices over a core of ripe peach, apricot and nectarine, honey, crème fraîche, citrus peel and crushed shell. Light to medium-bodied, it offers a good interplay of mineral and savory character with tangy acidity and a very long, focused finish.

93Vinous / IWC

...offers quite a bit of exuberance in both its flavors and textures. Orange peel, honeysuckle, wild flowers and tropical accents all grace this wonderfully inviting Chardonnay...

93James Suckling

...limes and lemons, as well as spice, honey and woody notes. The palate has attractive, crisp acidity cut and a lithe and juicy feel that holds the finish fresh.

93Jeb Dunnuck

Lots of citrus, lemon curd, and orange blossom notes as well as some salty minerality emerge from this rich yet racy white...sweet fruit and bright acidity, it’s balanced, with terrific purity of fruit and a great finish.

91Wine Spectator

Buttery and powerful, featuring ripe apple, pear and tropical fruit flavors that are well-spiced. Hints of sage cream show on the finish, with notes of dried tarragon.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.