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Fall Release Chloe Chardonnay
2022

Winemaker’s Notes

Our first vintage of Chloe was 2000, and although the vineyard mix has changed over the years, the wine has always focused on the central Russian River Valley district to represent the richest side of DuMOL Chardonnay. The wine has lower acidity than our coastal wines, making it more approachable in its youth, and the flavors focus more on orchard fruits than citrus. The neighboring El Diablo and Flora Marie vineyards sit overlooking the river on gravelly loam soils and provide the wine's deep fruit generosity. These are the first vineyards we harvest each year as the lean soils really advance their crop’s ripening. We offset this fruit richness with grapes from our Green Valley Bressay Estate, which overflow with tense structure and coastal acidity. It’s a seamless combination that produces a thrilling result, and Chloe is the first of our designate Chardonnays you should open each vintage. 

The wine’s aromas and flavors are akin to peach, apricot, oatmeal and anise. Fresh thyme and honey notes combine with tangerine and lemon curd. It’s a deeply textural and expansive wine that gently glides along the palate. Lively acidity and spicy notes of ginger and white pepper provide lift and energy to the finish. A beautiful, layered, and richer style to enjoy soon after release. Drink between late-2024 and 2029 and serve no cooler than 55º F. 

Andy Smith


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Chloe Chardonnay  - DuMOL

Vineyard

Harvest Date

August 12, 18 & 26

Appellation

Russian River Valley

Clones

Montrachet, Hyde-Wente & Mt. Eden

Age of Vines at Harvest

17 years

Barrel Aging

Aged 11 months in 30% new French oak barrels from Tonnellerie Damy followed by 6 months settling in tank

Production

1230 cases of 750mL
16 cases of 1.5L

Press

96 Jeb Dunnuck
95 James Suckling
95 The Wine Independent