DuMOL’s 2024 Wester Reach Chardonnay is a vineyard-blend bottling that aims to capture the cool-climate side of Sonoma. The winery frames DuMOL as a “vineyard up” operation, and this wine is built from multiple coastal-influenced sites rather than a single vineyard statement. A retailer report lists it as 100% Chardonnay sourced from four organically farmed vineyards—40% Peters Sundance Ranch, 32% Heintz Ranch, 20% Flora Marie, and 8% Lorenzo—then aged 12 months in oak (35% new French oak) followed by four months settling in tank. Alcohol is reported inconsistently across sources (13.5% vs. 14.1%).

The producer’s own tasting description leans both citrus and savory, calling out “lemon and nectarine, thyme and mint, flint and anise,” which sets expectations for a wine that balances fruit with herbal and stony notes.

Critics largely echo that mix of generosity and lift. Vinous’ Antonio Galloni calls it “a very pretty, open-knit offering,” highlighting “lemon confit, marzipan and light tropical inflections” alongside “brisk saline notes” on the finish (91 points, Vinous). That saline close is consistent with the wine’s coastal sourcing and helps keep the richer flavors in check.

An excellent review comes from Audrey Frick at JebDunnuck.com, who awards 94 points and notes that “the 2023, 2024, and 2025 vintages represent the best consecutive trio DuMOL has seen in modern history.” Frick describes a “golden yellow hue” and aromatics of “pineapple, lemon marmalade, honeysuckle, and delicate toast,” finishing with a clear style summary: “full-bodied on the palate, yet juicy and approachable, with excellent freshness and broad appeal.” She suggests drinking it from 2026–2036 (Jeb Dunnuck, 94).

Taken together, Wester Reach 2024 reads as a confidently ripe, oak-framed Chardonnay that still prioritizes brightness—citrus, tropical hints, and toast—finished with saline energy rather than sweetness.