2013 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay red berry-dominated persistence

red berry-dominated persistence

but has interesting aromas of plum pit and flowers

this may be my top pick for the best Sauvignon Blanc in the store at this price

Aromas of ripe pear

but all three of them are compelling efforts

2013 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay red berry-dominated persistencePressed whole cluster and then fermented and aged in 90% new oak. The winery notes that the 2013 "opens with aromas of bright citrus zest, fleshy crane melon and notes of graham cracker. The unctuous mouth feel leads with an elegant restraint and swath of slate that crescendo with flavors of fresh cider apples, juicy lychee and warming cardamom. The intense and silky finish lingers with spicy, earthy notes of white lily and lightly toasted almond."