Among the roster of elite wineries where she worked before starting Peay Vineyards with Nick and Andy, Vanessa cut her teeth as winemaker at Peter Michael Winery. It was there that she learned how to make superior Chardonnay.
2009 Estate Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast - 525 cases
Tasting Notes
We drink a lot of Chardonnay. In our mind, great Chardonnay has a quality we call intensity. It is that bright beam of flavor in the mid-palate that cuts through food and bodes well for a long life for that wine. In most vintages, the Estate Chardonnay has a mineral and citrus character that makes our Chardonnay unique among the vast sea of Chardonnays available. The 2009 Estate Chardonnay combines that character with the intensity we seek. The nose shows youthful pear and lemon/vanilla custard notes. With time the robustness of flavors will become part of the vibrant and powerful wet slate, citrus and lead pencil flavored mid-palate. The finish is brisk and persistent with superb acidity and cut. The Estate Chardonnay will provide pleasure now especially if you prefer power and richness but will age for at least 10 years hitting its peak perhaps in 7-8 years.
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