DuMol Chardonnay Russian River Chloe 2022

While their coastal bottlings often lean into that lean, mineral-driven tension, Dumol’s 2022 “Chloe” is where winemaker Andy Smith lets the volume turn up. This is the unapologetically rich, expansive side of the portfolio—the kind of wine that reminds you why we fell in love with California Chardonnay in the first place.

This is a clever assembly of three distinct sites: the gravelly, sun-drenched Flora Marie and El Diablo vineyards (which bring that deep, golden fruit generosity) offset by the high-toned, cool-climate acidity of the Bressay Estate in Green Valley. Despite the rich profile, there’s a zesty, ginger-laced energy that keeps it from feeling heavy. It finishes with a salty, mineral snap that begs for another sip.