Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pahlmeyer
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Wine Advocate 94; Wine Spectator 94; Wine Enthusiast 93

Tasting Note
Ripe nectarine, creamy lemon meringue, hazelnut and toasted brioche with wild honey and a Meyer‑lemon lift. Rich, layered and silky yet bright, finishing long and focused.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster with brown butter, creamy pasta, roasted pork loin; Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, tempura shrimp, Cantonese roasted pork, richer sushi/nigiri (toro).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested high‑elevation fruit; whole‑cluster sorting and pressing; juice settled in stainless then barrel‑fermented in 100% new French oak with native yeasts; full malolactic fermentation and 12 months sur‑lie aging; bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Jayson Pahlmeyer (first vintage 1986); flagship Napa producer sourcing Waters Ranch, Antica and Stagecoach vineyards. Brand acquired by E. & J. Gallo in 2019 while family/Winemaking continuity continues.