Pahlmeyer 2020 Chardonnay, Napa Valley
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Pahlmeyer 2020 Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Iconic Pahlmeyer Chard is extremely Limited!!
Quick Taste
- 97 Points!
- Former Top 10
- "Sliced cooked apple, pineapple and praline. Full-bodied with salted caramel"
- Extremely Limited
About Pahlmeyer 2020 Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Pahlmeyer's Napa Valley Chardonnay is an iconic wine. It was a Wine Spectator Top 10 wine of the year in 2016. For this 2020 grapes were sourced from the Pahlmeyer Estate, Hyde Vineyard and the Antica vineyard. After rigorous inspection, the finest lots were pressed then racked into 100% new French oak barrels for fermentation on native yeast. Stirring the lees over the next six months only as needed to stimulate the process. After malolactic fermentation completed, the wine continued to age on lees for a total of 16 months aging. The wine was bottled without fining or filtration.
James Suckling scored this wine 97 points saying aromas of sliced cooked apple, pineapple and praline. Full-bodied with salted caramel. Oily and very rich at the finish. Hints of lime and peach. Wonderful length. 1,600 cases made. Drinkable now, but better in a year or two.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave this wine 94 points noting almost entirely Old Wente clone (or, more properly, selection), Pahlmeyer's 2020 Chardonnay continues to be among Napa's most noteworthy efforts with the variety. All barrel fermented in all new oak from François Frères, there are overtones of smoke, mocha and popcorn, notes of honey and toast but also a deep core of pear and melon notes. Full-bodied and generous on the palate, it's also long and citrusy, with classy notes of pencil shavings on the lingering finish.
Wine Spectator gave this wine 94 points saying this stunning version delivers a rich, juicy and generous mix of salted caramel–covered apple, apricot pastry and ripe peach flavors on a smooth, lush frame. Details of toast, nutmeg and honeysuckle linger on the long, luxurious finish. Drink now
Wine Enthusiast gave this wine 93 points saying sumptuously inviting with its flavors of brioche and crème brûlée, this white is decadent and tropical, with enduring richness on the palate. Dried apricot, pineapple and a dusting of nutmeg and clove give it a spicy edge that works well against the prominent oak.
James Suckling scored this wine 97 points saying aromas of sliced cooked apple, pineapple and praline. Full-bodied with salted caramel. Oily and very rich at the finish. Hints of lime and peach. Wonderful length. 1,600 cases made. Drinkable now, but better in a year or two.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave this wine 94 points noting almost entirely Old Wente clone (or, more properly, selection), Pahlmeyer's 2020 Chardonnay continues to be among Napa's most noteworthy efforts with the variety. All barrel fermented in all new oak from François Frères, there are overtones of smoke, mocha and popcorn, notes of honey and toast but also a deep core of pear and melon notes. Full-bodied and generous on the palate, it's also long and citrusy, with classy notes of pencil shavings on the lingering finish.
Wine Spectator gave this wine 94 points saying this stunning version delivers a rich, juicy and generous mix of salted caramel–covered apple, apricot pastry and ripe peach flavors on a smooth, lush frame. Details of toast, nutmeg and honeysuckle linger on the long, luxurious finish. Drink now
Wine Enthusiast gave this wine 93 points saying sumptuously inviting with its flavors of brioche and crème brûlée, this white is decadent and tropical, with enduring richness on the palate. Dried apricot, pineapple and a dusting of nutmeg and clove give it a spicy edge that works well against the prominent oak.
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.5%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type White
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Napa
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