2020 Pahlmeyer Jayson Napa Valley Chardonnay
SKU #5062345
Winery Notes- The 2020 Jayson Chardonnay is layered and dynamic: The mountain fruit of our Pahlmeyer vineyards contributes intensity and crisp acidity, while our lower-elevation blocks offer freshness, tropical notes, and lovely aromatic lift. We hand-harvested each vineyard at optimal ripeness, picking in the predawn hours. Each whole cluster was meticulously hand sorted at the winery before pressing. The wine was gently whole-cluster pressed, naturally settled, and barrel fermented. It was racked from barrel for blending, then aged as a blend for 8 months before racking for bottling.
JAMES SUCKLING RATING: 92
JAMES SUCKLING REVIEW: Aromas of matchstick, hay, grapefruit and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied with nice concentration and depth. Steady, with toasted complexity.
WINE SPECTATOR RATING: 93
WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW: Nuanced, on a supple, creamy frame, with honeyed details of peach pastry, orange blossoms, salted butterscotch, toasted brioche and toasted herbs and spices. Strikes an appealing balance between richness and a crisp, fresh acidity that keeps the flavors in focus.
Vintage | 2020 |
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Country | United States |
Region | California |
Appellation | Napa Valley |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Alcohol %- | 14.9 |
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