Palmaz Vineyards

Amalia Chardonnay

9.1142 ratings
9.136 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
Rob Brobst III

Better than Kistler, Marcassin and Corton-Charlemagne.... sorry just sayin

Better than Kistler, Marcassin and Corton-Charlemagne.... sorry just sayin

May 15th, 2020
Shay A
9.1

Wednesday Wine Committee. Great hosting by Gavin. 1 sparkler, 4 whites, 4 reds and 2 dessert wines. All served blind as usual.

This style epitomizes Napa chardonnay. Seemed a touch hot with a clipped finish. More focus on oak and richness instead of balanced acidity to accompany with it. This gained a banana bread and cotton candy note as it opened, with lots of vanilla and baking spices. I called this Napa chardonnay.

Wednesday Wine Committee. Great hosting by Gavin. 1 sparkler, 4 whites, 4 reds and 2 dessert wines. All served blind as usual.

This style epitomizes Napa chardonnay. Seemed a touch hot with a clipped finish. More focus on oak and richness instead of balanced acidity to accompany with it. This gained a banana bread and cotton candy note as it opened, with lots of vanilla and baking spices. I called this Napa chardonnay.

Nov 20th, 2019
David L

15’ Palmaz Amalia Chardonnay. My feeling is they always release this wine sooo early. Tasting much better then It did a little over a year ago. Drink this just below cellar temperature.
The palate is completely coated with a mix of exotic tropical fruits . White flowers, candy-ginger?!?, Just a touch of spiced- honey & nicely balanced acidity. This lingers on the back of the palate for a solid minute. What a pleasant surprise!! Drinking now.

15’ Palmaz Amalia Chardonnay. My feeling is they always release this wine sooo early. Tasting much better then It did a little over a year ago. Drink this just below cellar temperature.
The palate is completely coated with a mix of exotic tropical fruits . White flowers, candy-ginger?!?, Just a touch of spiced- honey & nicely balanced acidity. This lingers on the back of the palate for a solid minute. What a pleasant surprise!! Drinking now.

Mar 12th, 2019
Paul Masson

Very unusual. Their wet-toasted barrel method leaves this a pale lemon color, and though it is full malo, the timing and temperature allows for no diacetyl byproduct. Intriguing.

Very unusual. Their wet-toasted barrel method leaves this a pale lemon color, and though it is full malo, the timing and temperature allows for no diacetyl byproduct. Intriguing.

3 people found it helpfulSep 27th, 2013
Riccardo L.

Like a burgundy. Less golden. But same effect. Beauty.

Like a burgundy. Less golden. But same effect. Beauty.

1 person found it helpfulSep 26th, 2017
Gary Hill

Mineral, salinity, white pepper and peach notes. We needed to decant this beautiful Chardonnay. My opinion this wine needs to age for a few more years. Beautiful!

Mineral, salinity, white pepper and peach notes. We needed to decant this beautiful Chardonnay. My opinion this wine needs to age for a few more years. Beautiful!

1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2016
David L

14' Palmaz Amalia Chardonnay. Let it open up in the glass for 20 minutes. This is the perfect example of a Chardonnay needing a little time in the bottle.
Drinking window is now. This will even taste better in a year.

14' Palmaz Amalia Chardonnay. Let it open up in the glass for 20 minutes. This is the perfect example of a Chardonnay needing a little time in the bottle.
Drinking window is now. This will even taste better in a year.

May 6th, 2017
Jeff D.

Beautiful Chard...honeysuckle, melon and bright acidity wrapped together with creamy mouth feel and structure to round out a delicious wine!

Beautiful Chard...honeysuckle, melon and bright acidity wrapped together with creamy mouth feel and structure to round out a delicious wine!

Feb 26th, 2017
Rebecca Fletcher

Ripe Apple, pear, saline and sea aroma. M/L, m+ acid, m body. Spice, minerality, crisp. Balanced with a long finish. M+ intensity.

Ripe Apple, pear, saline and sea aroma. M/L, m+ acid, m body. Spice, minerality, crisp. Balanced with a long finish. M+ intensity.

Nov 25th, 2016
Rashmi Primlani

Somehow I wanted more from it. A tad shy still.

Somehow I wanted more from it. A tad shy still.

Nov 14th, 2015