DuMol, Chardonnay Russian River 2004

DuMol is another of the many boutique wineries, popping up everywhere these days. When I think great wine making, I don't think of Orinda California as a hot spot, but that is where they are located. They also don't pay much attention to the content on their web site (www.dumol.com) , it is at least six months out of date. However the wine is great, and that is the important part. The 2004 Chardonnay Russian River, a blend of grapes from the Heintz, Ritchie, and Hyde vineyards. The flavors are intense, honey, white peaches, and vanilla. This a very full bodied wine with a good solid mineral finish.