Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa Valley 2006

International Wine Cellar rating: 90

The 2006 Napa Valley Chardonnay, aged in 90% new French oak, is concentrated and intense in style. Aromas of hazelnut, mineral, tropical fruit and exotic lychee combine with a rich, creamy and complex palate that is kept balanced and lively with perfectly integrated acidity and toasty oak components. The wine ends with a long and lingering finish. Ever since Demi Moore tried to seduce Michael Douglas in the blockbuster movie Disclosure, Pahlmeyer's Chardonnay has been a hot ticket. What might get lost in the glare of Hollywood is that the wine is superb. The 2006 Chardonnay (3,000 cases) read more...is just as good. Slightly fuller-bodied, with zesty acidity and fabulous notes of brioche, quince, and again some leesiness, the wine has a nice greenish hue to the light gold color, subtle smoke, and a dense, rich mouthfeel. It should drink nicely for 5-7 years. Wine Advocate, Robert Parker Full, deep yellow. Nose dominated by pineapple. Large-scaled and mouthfilling, with powerful pineapple and spice flavors. Big and plump, if not quite as focused as the Sonoma Coast example; this comes across as a bit more fruity and less phenolic. Fans of in-your-face, unsubtle Chardonnays may rate these wines higher than I have. International Wine Cellar, Stephen Tanzer Intense if a bit raw in texture, the core pear, apple, spice and citrus notes are fresh and vibrant and the finish is long and persistent. Needs bottle time. Best to cellar through 2008. Drink 2008 through 2012. Wine Spectator    (hide)

Wine Spectator rating: 90

November 2008

This is California Chardonnay in all of its glory. It became a cult classic when Demi Moore tried to seduce Michael Douglas with a bottle of it in the blockbuster movie “Disclosure”. Robert Parker scored it 95 points and wrote “The 2006 Chardonnay is…slightly fuller-bodied, with zesty acidity and fabulous notes of brioche, quince, and some leesiness, the wine has a nice greenish hue to the light gold color, subtle smoke, and a dense, rich mouthfeel. It should drink nicely for 5-7 years. Very Limited. <small>not sponsored by or affiliated with The Wine Spectator, The Wine Advocate read more...or the International Wine Cellar.</small> <small>This item excluded from any other discounts or offers beyond the 15% case discount.    (hide)

May 2009

WA 95Pts - Tasting Notes - Ever since Demi Moore tried to seduce Michael Douglas in the blockbuster movie Disclosure, Pahlmeyer s Chardonnay has been a hot ticket. What might get lost in the glare of Hollywood is that the wine is superb. The 2006 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, all made from old Wente clones, represents about 1,200 cases of sensational Burgundian style Chardonnay with leesy notes of brioche, nectarine, honeysuckle, orange rind, and some pear and pineapple. Beautiful fruit, full body, great acidity, and a textured mouthfeel make this a sensational Chardonnay to drink over the next 5-7 years.

May 2009

The Wine Advocate rating: 95