The 2022 Pahlmeyer, Chardonnay Napa Valley was a Merchant's Pick
Cum Laude: 97 point Cali Chardonnay is Stunning
January 16, 2026
If you have enjoyed Kistler, Aubert, or Kongsgaard Chardonnays, you have likely enjoyed the opulence of Pahlmeyer Chardonnay.
"I don't typically reach for Cali Chardonnay, but this was freakin' good!" Steven Bedrosian
“For more than three decades, the Pahlmeyer family has been perfecting its formula for the quintessential California Chardonnay... All the grapes for this wine come from Atlas Peak, Napa’s highest-altitude appellation, where Pahlmeyer’s estate vineyards are located.”
There, elevations range from 1,500 to 2,100 feet, where cool nights foster the wine's natural acidity.
The 2022 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay fills the room with vivacious grapefruit, white peach and lemon tart scents with touches of roasted nut, brioche, orange blossoms, beeswax and shaved almonds. The palate delivers super-intense citrus flavors with loads of savory and satiny texture.
Pahlmeyer's Chardonnay signature is the wine's brilliant juxtaposition of grandeur and bright acidity. Given the vineyard's elevation, the fruit is able to blend classic Napa Valley opulence with Burgundian balance and restraint.
Pahlmeyer is one of California's top five Chardonnays. It pairs magnificently with pan-seared salmon and roasted vegetables.
Available in limited supply - first come, first served.
Enjoy!
Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Marries Napa Valley Opulence With A Burgundian Charm