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DuMOL, Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2023
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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2023 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is a great Hyde. A real Hyde. Rich, opulent and expressive, the 2023 stains the palate with superb concentration and texture. The oiliness, weight and overall palate presence are mind-blowing. Tangerine peel, white flowers, burnt sugar and a kiss of French oak are all beautifully amplified. The best Hyde Chardonnays are the California equivalent of Montrachet. This is a superb example.
About the Producer
DuMOL is a renowned California-based winery that has been crafting exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah wines since its inception in 1996. Founded by rooted local viticulturist and winemaker Andy Smith, DuMOL sources fruit from some of the most esteemed vineyard sites in Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, and beyond. Through meticulous, sustainable farming and minimalist winemaking, Smith captures the essence of each unique terroir in the DuMOL portfolio. The wines consistently impress with their elegance, intensity, and age-worthiness, establishing DuMOL as one of California's premier boutique producers of Burgundian-inspired varietals.
