2004 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay

Deliciously rich and creamy, offering tiers of fig, pear, hazelnut and a hint of marshmallow that spread out on the palate, revealing extra dimensions of depth and flavor nuances.

*Two stars* Proactive winemaking combines with very deep fruit in this full and powerful Chardonnay, and, as ripe and wonderfully rich as it may be, its themes of concentrated apples, sweet toast and lees come without the complications of unmanageable heat or the heaviness that such ripeness often entails. Nor does it taste of over-ripeness in any way, and its highly commendable virtues of extract, richness and real fruity strength earn it a place in the upper echelons of tasty Chardonnay.