| Rating | 91 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Appellation |
Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.6% |
| Price | $50.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2018-06-06 |
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Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging, Red Wine Lovers Craving White, Special Occasion Splurges, Winning Over the Boss
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Chardonnay
Jayson (Pahlmeyer) Chardonnay 2015 Review
This Napa Chardonnay has a striking golden color and is rich and weighty, but very complex and savory at the same time. It's a powerful wine that doesn't need to assert its dominance. The flavors are more spiced than fruity, and you might catch hints of smoked vanilla and flint. This is a great special occasion bottle. If you're a Chardonnay lover, you'll be all over it. If you don't usually like Chardonnay, this is a wine that could change your mind.
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