Peake Ranch
Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Manages to be bright with moderate acidity and still have a waxy last taste to it. Bright straw and slightly under ripe gooseberries, slightly under ripe raisins, persimmons. It has the tart and the acid hit a good golden flavor that has enough sugar developed to not be just bitter. Smooth and flowing, not very viscous, considering the waxy flavors to it, but overall a definite winner, especially in combination with avocado, garlic, pita bread, and all sorts of grilled meats, al pastor style. 
Manages to be bright with moderate acidity and still have a waxy last taste to it. Bright straw and slightly under ripe gooseberries, slightly under ripe raisins, persimmons. It has the tart and the acid hit a good golden flavor that has enough sugar developed to not be just bitter. Smooth and flowing, not very viscous, considering the waxy flavors to it, but overall a definite winner, especially in combination with avocado, garlic, pita bread, and all sorts of grilled meats, al pastor style. 
Apr 24th, 2025
This was a random recommendation and pickup from K&L. Nicely done.
This was a random recommendation and pickup from K&L. Nicely done.
Feb 14th, 2023
Lovely soft complex unoaked chard. should evolve gracefully for several years.
Lovely soft complex unoaked chard. should evolve gracefully for several years.
Mar 29th, 2022
Tasting pour at Falltacular charity event in the OC. These are made by Paul Lato, and it shows. +++
Tasting pour at Falltacular charity event in the OC. These are made by Paul Lato, and it shows. +++
Feb 18th, 2018