2018 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay ‘Untitled #12’ Sonoma County

WSI94+ Deep dark honey-colored hues. The nose is intense: honey wax, lemon peel, orange oil, with hints of vanilla and floral notes. Luscious, hedonistic, intense on the palate. It’s rich, honeyed, nutty, saturated with caramel flavors and an explosion of bright minerality and savory notes on the finish. Intriguing.
The Vineyards: Robbie and Alan sit down to create the ultimate blend of chardonnay from Sophia’s Vineyard, the Charles Heintz Vineyard and the SMJ Vineyard (clone 809). 50 cases produced.

(Note for the Geeks! – The 2017 also was #12…why? The printer might have something to do with it…anyway, the 2018 vintage is also…#12 – UNIQUE!)

Winemaker Robbie Meyer has spent several vintages working at wineries including Peter Michael Winery, Lewis Cellars, and Jericho Canyon Vineyards. In addition to Peirson Meyer, he is consulting for several wineries in Sonoma, Napa Valley and Livermore Valley.

Managing partner Alan Peirson:  Beginning in 1982, Alan played an integral role for twenty years in the genesis and development of the Peter Michael Winery estate and vineyard program, designing, building and managing the property. He also used his many talents as Artistic Director of a non-profit organization raising money for the performing arts.