Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pahlmeyer
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95; Wine Spectator 94; Wine Enthusiast 93

Tasting Note
Rich, concentrated Chardonnay with baked pear, apple, preserved lemon, orange blossom, toasted almond and salted caramel; creamy mid‑palate, bright acidity and a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken, lobster with brown butter, creamy pasta, grilled salmon; Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, tempura prawns, teriyaki chicken, richer sushi/seafood with umami sauces.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested high‑elevation lots; whole‑cluster sorting, gentle pressing; partial native‑yeast barrel fermentation, malolactic fermentation with regular lees stirring; aged ~12 months in new French oak; bottled unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Pahlmeyer (Napa Valley) produces small‑lot, oak‑driven wines; winemaking led by Katie Vogt. Sourcing includes Hyde, Stagecoach, Antica, Waters/Hudson ranches and the Pahlmeyer Estate.