98+ points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2021 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard is the 20th bottling of a Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay at DuMOL. It was harvested September 25-27, matured in larger barrels and finished with six months in stainless steel. "There are very few better vintages of this," winemaker Andy Smith exclaims during our tasting, and I have to agree. It's bursting with scents of matchstick, chamomile, Greek yogurt and white peach, and over time, it unfurls unique spicy, herbal undertones. The palate is intensely concentrated, boasting expansive, dynamic flavors that segue from stone fruit to honey. Satiny and seamless, it has a tremendously long finish with mind-altering depth of flavor. Fans of Burgundy will love it for its flinty tones, and fans of California for its concentration and power. Drink: 2025-2040. (Jun 2023)"
98 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2021 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard Isobel is aged in 350-500 liter low-toast barrels, 25% of them new. After a swirl or two, notes of fresh nectarines, mandarin peel, and grapefruit emerge, leading to touches of honeysuckle, marzipan, and baking bread. The medium-bodied palate delivers electric-charged stone fruit and citrus flavors with a racy backbone and satiny texture, finishing long and zesty. The vineyard was planted in 1982, and this is DuMOL's 20th vintage from here: "This is possibly the finest vintage we've made from here," said winemaker, Andy Smith. "We're the only winery that gets grapes from both blocks/soil types (clay & sand)." pH 3.38, ABV 13.7%, 1,034 cases made. Drink: 2025-2039. (Jul 2023)"
97 points James Suckling: "Intense aromas of dried fruits such as lemons and peaches with lemongrass and botanicals. Flinty. Full and intense with dried pineapple and creamy yet firm textured phenolics. Lots of solid character here. Extremely flavorful with salted caramel. Hints of oiliness with bright acidity. Fantastic. This is one of the best I have had from here. Drink or hold. (Apr 2023)"
95-97 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard is fabulous. Rich and expansive in feel, the Heintz shows all of the textural resonance this site is so well known for. Apricot, chamomile, spice and light tropical notes all build in this ample Chardonnay. The intensity of small berries in this vintage come through loud and clear. This is a fabulous vintage for the Isobel. Drink: 2023-2031. (Aug 2023)"
96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com<): "The 20th vintage DuMOL has produced from this site, the youthful golden/straw-colored 2021 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard Isobel is flinty and filled with pure fruit, including lime zest, fresh pineapple, and green apple, as well as sea spray. This bright, freshly styled white is medium-bodied, with more apple fruit, white flowers, and delicate baking spices on the finish. Drink: 2024-2034. This is a snappy and fresh wine. (Jul 2023)"
98 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2021 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard Isobel is aged in 350-500 liter low-toast barrels, 25% of them new. After a swirl or two, notes of fresh nectarines, mandarin peel, and grapefruit emerge, leading to touches of honeysuckle, marzipan, and baking bread. The medium-bodied palate delivers electric-charged stone fruit and citrus flavors with a racy backbone and satiny texture, finishing long and zesty. The vineyard was planted in 1982, and this is DuMOL's 20th vintage from here: "This is possibly the finest vintage we've made from here," said winemaker, Andy Smith. "We're the only winery that gets grapes from both blocks/soil types (clay & sand)." pH 3.38, ABV 13.7%, 1,034 cases made. Drink: 2025-2039. (Jul 2023)"
97 points James Suckling: "Intense aromas of dried fruits such as lemons and peaches with lemongrass and botanicals. Flinty. Full and intense with dried pineapple and creamy yet firm textured phenolics. Lots of solid character here. Extremely flavorful with salted caramel. Hints of oiliness with bright acidity. Fantastic. This is one of the best I have had from here. Drink or hold. (Apr 2023)"
95-97 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard is fabulous. Rich and expansive in feel, the Heintz shows all of the textural resonance this site is so well known for. Apricot, chamomile, spice and light tropical notes all build in this ample Chardonnay. The intensity of small berries in this vintage come through loud and clear. This is a fabulous vintage for the Isobel. Drink: 2023-2031. (Aug 2023)"
96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com<): "The 20th vintage DuMOL has produced from this site, the youthful golden/straw-colored 2021 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard Isobel is flinty and filled with pure fruit, including lime zest, fresh pineapple, and green apple, as well as sea spray. This bright, freshly styled white is medium-bodied, with more apple fruit, white flowers, and delicate baking spices on the finish. Drink: 2024-2034. This is a snappy and fresh wine. (Jul 2023)"
| Product SKU | 348292 |
| Producer | DuMol |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Sonoma County |
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 13.7% |
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