Pahlmeyer

Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.2317 ratings

9.145 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Chardonnay

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces

Top Notes For

8.8

Power. Big. Lush. Upside down pineapple cake.

Power. Big. Lush. Upside down pineapple cake.

Oct 19th, 2021

9.2

100 Malo. Aged on lees...which are apparently hand sorted. I’ll repeat. The lees are sorted by hand 🖐

100 Malo. Aged on lees...which are apparently hand sorted. I’ll repeat. The lees are sorted by hand 🖐

Jul 24th, 2019

9.2

This is large and in charge. Big, oaky Cali chard. Big aromatics of sweet lemon cream, hazelnut, vanilla and cotton candy. If you enjoy higher acidity or steely driven chards, stay away, but if you are looking for a big and well crafted Cali chard, this is it.

This is large and in charge. Big, oaky Cali chard. Big aromatics of sweet lemon cream, hazelnut, vanilla and cotton candy. If you enjoy higher acidity or steely driven chards, stay away, but if you are looking for a big and well crafted Cali chard, this is it.

Jan 26th, 2019

Septentrio Winery

9.2

One of my favorite Napa Valley Chardonnays. It’s great year in and year out!

One of my favorite Napa Valley Chardonnays. It’s great year in and year out!

Jun 10th, 2018

9.2

Fuck this was good.

Fuck this was good.

Feb 18th, 2018

9.2

13' Pahlmeyer Chardonnay. Sourced from their Atlas Peak Vineyards . Honeydew, hazelnut, nicely integrated oak ,apple pie, light acidity(after an hour). A creamy and spicy finish that lingers for a bit . Drinking nicely as a pop & pour. Serve at slightly warmer then cellar temperature. Drink. Edit- IMO better at room temperature.

13' Pahlmeyer Chardonnay. Sourced from their Atlas Peak Vineyards . Honeydew, hazelnut, nicely integrated oak ,apple pie, light acidity(after an hour). A creamy and spicy finish that lingers for a bit . Drinking nicely as a pop & pour. Serve at slightly warmer then cellar temperature. Drink. Edit- IMO better at room temperature.

Aug 17th, 2017

9.2

Compensation Committee dinner 1/27/17. Mozambique, Laguna Beach, CA

Compensation Committee dinner 1/27/17. Mozambique, Laguna Beach, CA

1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2017

William Feinstein

9.2

Definitely in the big bomb style. High alcohol and lots of oak but there is plenty of fruit to balance it out. Prototypical Napa Chardonnay. Very good as always.

Definitely in the big bomb style. High alcohol and lots of oak but there is plenty of fruit to balance it out. Prototypical Napa Chardonnay. Very good as always.

1 person found it helpfulJun 11th, 2016

9.6

Spectacular. 2002 and it still is fresh and vibrant... Simply wonderful...

Spectacular. 2002 and it still is fresh and vibrant... Simply wonderful...

1 person found it helpfulSep 29th, 2014

9.1

Fat lush pineapple & citrus. Deep golden color. This is my best bottle yet!

Fat lush pineapple & citrus. Deep golden color. This is my best bottle yet!

Nov 27th, 2016