2019 Mt. Pajaro Chardonnay
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The 2019 Chardonnay Mt. Pajaro Vineyard is a beautiful, energetic and chiseled representation of this site. It leads with aromas of struck match, Meyer lemon curd, Asian pear and fresh lilies. The palate is perfectly balanced between ripe orchard fruits and laser-like focus, with an incisive attack and crystal clear acidity carrying through to the finish. This is drinking very well today and would be difficult to keep one's hands off of, but it will surely reward up to a decade of aging.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Jeb Dunnuck
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Pretty and complex aromas of raspberry, cherry, plum and jasmine tea are complemented by the spicy, intense and relatively big-bodied flavors that flash excellent power on the dusty, youthfully austere and focused finale. This is already sporting good depth, but the firm tannic spine makes clear that this too is going to require at least some patience. Worth checking out.
The 2019 Chardonnay Mt. Pajaro Vineyard is magical. Slate, crushed rocks, white pepper and a very light touch of reduction give the 2019 its utterly captivating bouquet. Bright and vibrant, but with gorgeous mid-palate depth, the Mt. Pajaro Chardonnay is simply fabulous. This is Rhys’s first high-density Chardonnay planting, and probably won’t be the last. (AG)
One of the more Burgundian-styled Chardonnays in the lineup, the 2019 Chardonnay Mt. Pajaro Vineyard has a beautiful mineral, reductive streak as well as bright citrus fruits, notes of crushed stone, mint, and white flowers, medium body, a more rounded, supple texture, and a great finish. It has plenty of up-front appeal and should keep for 5-7 years.