2010 Glass Chardonnay

An abundance of aromas flow from the glass of the 2010 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay. Lime zest and honeysuckle lead to notes of vanilla and fondant. Clean, crisp acidity balances rich peach-like nectar on the palate. The mouthwatering, expansive finish evolves from notes of orange zest and lemon meringue to toasted brioche and graham cracker.

Straw colored in the glass, the 2010 Mountain Estate Vineyard Chardonnay shows aromas of honey pear, star jasmine and warm brioche. Smooth and supple on the palate with mineral tinged acidity that keeps the palate fresh. Flavors of lemon meringue, caramel buttered apple and ripe mission fig; great texture, viscosity and persistence.

Pale golden color in the glass, with the faintest hint of green belying its youth, this Chardonnay opens with rich and intense aromas of lemon, lime leaf, citrus flowers, and a touch of honey before moving into spicy pie crust and a hint of mascarpone creaminess all topped with a nice flinty finish. The citrus trend continues on the palate ...

The wine displays a light golden hue in the glass with delicate aromas of pear, apple, vanilla, and honey. In the mouth, the wine is medium bodied and nicely balanced, with acidity and a toasty mid-palate in harmony with fresh fruit flavors. The wine finishes gracefully and invites you back for more.

Barrel fermentation in new and seasoned Frenchoak added toasty vanilla and spice complexities,and during 9 months of barrel ageing, weregularly stirred the "lees" in barrel, which addsa creamy texture and increases richness on thepalate. Encouraging secondary fermentationadds additional complexity, and in the glass thewine is both creamy and crisp, with ripe apple,Meyer lemon, wet stone, and ...

The 2010 California Chardonnay was crafted with fruit from coolcoastal regions of California. This wine opens with aromas andflavors of red apple, pear and tropical fruits. Streaks of lemon cremewith hints of vanilla entice another sip. This is an approachableChardonnay, yet richly textured, while retaining a balance ofintegrated fruit and toasty oak. The perfect cocktail wine.Bacon-wrapped ...