DuMOL
Isobel Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Unbelievable! Golden, pineapple, honey. Rich, but not "oaky". Not buttery, either. Weighty mouthfeel, almost oily, but not too viscous. I'm duly impressed with how well this Chardonnay has aged. The "isobel" is from the Russian River Valley via the Charles Heintz Vineyard.
Unbelievable! Golden, pineapple, honey. Rich, but not "oaky". Not buttery, either. Weighty mouthfeel, almost oily, but not too viscous. I'm duly impressed with how well this Chardonnay has aged. The "isobel" is from the Russian River Valley via the Charles Heintz Vineyard.
Aug 22nd, 2017
Brilliant pale gold color. Savory and sweet aromas: pear, fennel, cut grass, crisp apple, lemongrass, quince. Generous palate entry but quite delicate, round and mellow. Tangerine, lemon and almond. Progression along the palate, subtle richness but always pinpoint acidity. Truffle and hazelnut finish. Drink now to 2016.
Heintz vineyard. Whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented with native yeast. Complete malolactic fermentation and 15 months aging in 40% new French oak. No filtration at bottling. Released November 2012.
Brilliant pale gold color. Savory and sweet aromas: pear, fennel, cut grass, crisp apple, lemongrass, quince. Generous palate entry but quite delicate, round and mellow. Tangerine, lemon and almond. Progression along the palate, subtle richness but always pinpoint acidity. Truffle and hazelnut finish. Drink now to 2016.
Heintz vineyard. Whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented with native yeast. Complete malolactic fermentation and 15 months aging in 40% new French oak. No filtration at bottling. Released November 2012.
Deliciously refreshing chard. Light, crisp, tropical notes.
Deliciously refreshing chard. Light, crisp, tropical notes.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2014
Delish. Golden hue. Toasted apple crisp. I think I have yet to have a disappointing bottle of Isobel Dumol. At this age it's at its height. Terrific.
Delish. Golden hue. Toasted apple crisp. I think I have yet to have a disappointing bottle of Isobel Dumol. At this age it's at its height. Terrific.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2016Best wine of the night.
Best wine of the night.
1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2015Light gold color. Highly perfumed: honeyed citrus, cut grass, ripe tropical fruits, nutmeg and allspice. White peach, apricot and candied ginger flavors turn to creamy vanilla and clove. Wave upon wave of honeyed fruits; then a tightly-coiled finish as nervy acidity kicks in. Taut, structured back end. Drink now to 2016.
Heintz vineyard. Hand-harvested and sorted. Native alcoholic and malolactic fermentations. Aged 15 months in 50% new French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Released June 2011.
Light gold color. Highly perfumed: honeyed citrus, cut grass, ripe tropical fruits, nutmeg and allspice. White peach, apricot and candied ginger flavors turn to creamy vanilla and clove. Wave upon wave of honeyed fruits; then a tightly-coiled finish as nervy acidity kicks in. Taut, structured back end. Drink now to 2016.
Heintz vineyard. Hand-harvested and sorted. Native alcoholic and malolactic fermentations. Aged 15 months in 50% new French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Released June 2011.
Layers of fruit. Great finish. Five years old and at its peak.
Layers of fruit. Great finish. Five years old and at its peak.
1 person found it helpfulMay 4th, 2014Tried the "Chloe," too, but this one was definitely better balanced without the overuse of oak
Tried the "Chloe," too, but this one was definitely better balanced without the overuse of oak
1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2013Really fresh for 12 years in bottle. Unctuous and good acid same time. Apple pie and stones.
Really fresh for 12 years in bottle. Unctuous and good acid same time. Apple pie and stones.
Mar 31st, 2015