DuMOL

Isobel Russian River Valley Chardonnay

9.215 ratings

9.51 pro ratings

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Chardonnay

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces

Top Notes For

Jennifer McPherson

9.5

Deliciously refreshing chard. Light, crisp, tropical notes.

Deliciously refreshing chard. Light, crisp, tropical notes.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2014

10

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.

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.

1 person found it helpfulJul 28th, 2014

9.1

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, 2014

9.2

Best aged white California wine I have had.

Best aged white California wine I have had.

Dec 14th, 2016

9.5

Magnum! Golden hue. Delicious. Great tension of fruit and acidity. Plenty of heft for a 2009 and def not over the hill. Perhaps at its peak?

Magnum! Golden hue. Delicious. Great tension of fruit and acidity. Plenty of heft for a 2009 and def not over the hill. Perhaps at its peak?

Jan 24th, 2016

10

DuMol Chardonnay reminds me of butter whipped into submission and a hint of sage. love me some "Isobel".

DuMol Chardonnay reminds me of butter whipped into submission and a hint of sage. love me some "Isobel".

Jan 31st, 2015

9.1

2009

2009

May 23rd, 2014

Fantastic Chardonnay at our lunch in CA

Fantastic Chardonnay at our lunch in CA

Mar 4th, 2015

9.0

pao had this 4 years ago

pao had this 4 years ago

Mar 30th, 2021

9.0

pao had this 4 years ago

pao had this 4 years ago

Jul 29th, 2020