2014 Napa Valley Chardonnay
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The 2014 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) is a beautifully balanced wine with more than enough freshness and minerality to play off the classic Pahlmeyer richness. A slight hint of reduction in the aromatics lead to nicely delineated yellow orchard fruit nuances. This is very nicely done.
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Robert Parker
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2014 Chardonnay is light gold-colored with a greenish hue and beautiful, fresh tropical fruit flavors of pineapple, pear, honeysuckle and a touch of citrus. It is not as dense and concentrated as the 2013, but I love its vibrancy and beautiful subtleties and nuances. It is another top-notch effort from Pahlmeyer to drink over the next 7-8 years.
Pahlmeyer's 2014 Chardonnay is bright and nicely focused in the glass. Lemon oil, flowers, mint, spices and anise are all laced together in the glass. Medium in body, with good freshness, the 2014 should drink well upon release. The 2014 is a blend of equal parts Foss Valley and estate fruit. I tasted the wine from tank just prior to bottling.