Patland 2014 Chardonnay

Quality, First and Foremost! When Henry and Olga first decided to make wine, they decided that they would never forgo quality for the sake of quantity. They decided that they would only make wines that they themselves would enjoy. If they didn't like it--they wouldn't sell it.

This boutique Napa Valley 100% Chardonnay brought to with the help of highly rated Winemaker Jay Buoncristiani and sourced from Stagecoach & Hyde Vineyards. Aged 10 months in Sir Lie Barrel of 30% new French Oak, 70% two year old French Oak, & 25% malolactic fermentation.

93 POINTS - "Smells of peaches and little sniffs of nice ripe mangos with tropical fruits and some floral aspects. Tastes of white cherry, rainier cherry with nice little touches of a peach and pears and a little bit of ginger spice. What I really like about this wine is that full-bodynesss but with also plenty of acidity. " Chris Sawyer - Certified Sommelier

91 POINTS - Connoisseurs' Guide

Pop the cork, and before this wine even hits the glass you’re already smelling bright, juicy, ripe fruit! Aromas of rich honeydew melon, deep orange cantaloupe, and guava nectar, followed by a bouquet of subtle vanillin and sweet whipping cream. This wine is full-bodied, and while it entirely coats the palate, its bright acidity almost masks the weight of the wine. At the end you’ll find a medium, clean finish, which we advise following up with your favorite seafood. If ever there was a wine made for fresh crab meat, this is it!