Pyramid Valley, Fields of Fire Chardonnay

Pyramid Valley, Fields of Fire ChardonnayThe 2020 Field Of Fire Chardonnay is flinty and spiced, layered with curry leaf, tobacco, brine, preserved citrus rind and hints of crushed nuts. In the mouth, the wine is rich and undulating and saturating. The fruit is wrapped around a core of scintillating acidityit really penetrates the palate and touches the soul. It plays a defibrillation role within the fruit. We all have different preferences in wine, but I am absolutely turned on by the fruit

The 2018 Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard was made with 46% whole clusters and aged 17 months in 51% new French oak

and even more so on the palate

The 2010 has an almost visceral

32 ha parcel)

offering expansive red and blue fruit

Who says there is no such thing as terroir

the vines are planted in both terres rouges and terres blanches but there is a slight majority in the latter)

Threads of sweet perfumed fruit run through the 2006 as it shows off its class and personality

Firm reduction masks the underlying fruit

This time I found more finesse and balance in the 2015 Regina Vides than in their top bottling Pesus

and it's savory and slick

Wild aromas of truffle