2020 | Pride Mountain Vineyards | Chardonnay

The pretty flavors are dominated by quince and Bosc pear with nuances of beeswax, marjoram and gardenia adding intrigue and a lovely minerality persisting throughout. A pleasing tension between viscosity and acidity plays out on the palate with the bright acidity emerging triumphant.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The 2020 Chardonnay slowly unfurls to reveal notes of key lime pie, yuzu and lemongrass, plus minerally suggestions of wet pebbles, chalk dust and brine. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers exhilarating tension and a zippy backbone, breaking through to fantastic citrusy intensity and a long chalky finish. 1,945 cases were made.

• Jeb Dunnuck: There are two Chardonnays from this estate. Starting with the 2020 Chardonnay, it reveals a light gold hue as well as attractive notes of honeyed citrus and subtle tropical fruits, as well as a touch of brioche and spice. Nicely textured, medium-bodied, and balanced, it's well done and will keep for 2-4 years.

Producer Information

Pride Mountain Vineyards is a California winery that straddles the border between Sonoma County and Napa Valley – a brick inlay charts the border as it bisects the winery's crush pad. Officially it is located in the Spring Mountain District American Viticultural Area (AVA). The Pride Mountain wine portfolio is produced from both Napa and Sonoma grapes, or a blend of both. Due to local labeling laws, Pride Mountain cannot put 'estate' on any of its labels – even when the fruit is entirely sourced from its own vineyards – as it falls across two AVAs. Instead, Pride Mountain labels its more premium wines with 'Vintner Select'. A large range of grape varieties are produced including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Chardonnay and Viognier. Vineyards were first planted at the estate in 1869 when the property was known as Summit Ranch. The winery was constructed in 1890 and was burnt down during Prohibition in suspicious circumstances. It lay dormant until Pride Mountain Vineyards was established in 1990, with a new a winery completed in 1997. Pride Mountain's cave system cellar was finished in 2001 and houses 2400 oak barrels for aging. The property covers 85 hectares (210 acres), a majority of which are planted at high altitudes on Spring Mountain in the Mayacamas Range. This altitude provides ample rainfall in the vineyards requiring attentive canopy managment to ensure that vigor is kept under control.

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