2019 DuMOL Wester Reach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA 3 Pack I tasted this 2016 vintage

I tasted this 2016 vintage beside the less-impactful 2015 vintage (which was reviewed last year)

The palate is full and harmonious with a lengthy tannin-rich finish

one of the historical crus of La Morra

45% merlot and 5% petit verdot

lifted by hints of lavender

2019 DuMOL Wester Reach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA 3 Pack I tasted this 2016 vintageTASTING NOTES: Rounded with a rich mouthfeel of oak and tropical fruit, this wine offers layers and layers of complexity, structure and nuanced acidity. The classic elements of apple, pear and hint of pineapple are topped in nutmeg, ginger and tangerine. Wine Enthusiast, 98 pts Powerfully fresh and minerally, this complex white features concentrated pear tart and apple pastry flavors that are filled with crunchy acidity, showing hints of custard. Ends