Peay Vineyards 'Maritima Estate' Chardonnay, West Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Co., California 2022
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
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Perched just four miles from the Pacific Ocean at 650 feet elevation, Peay Vineyards is a benchmark estate in the West Sonoma Coast. Brothers Nick and Andy Peay—alongside winemaker Vanessa Wong—have built a reputation for cool-climate wines that combine intensity with restraint. The 'Maritima' Chardonnay comes from estate blocks closest to the sea, capturing the full force of coastal influence in a taut, age-worthy white.
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WINEMAKER: Vanessa Wong
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FARMING: Certified Organic
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VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
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TERROIR: Estate-grown fruit from the 'Maritima' blocks—wind-swept, marine-facing vineyards planted on Goldridge soils with sandstone and clay. The extreme coastal climate leads to slow ripening, high natural acidity, and low yields.
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VINIFICATION: Whole cluster pressed; fermented with native yeasts in a mix of new and used French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is not induced, allowing the wine to retain tension and clarity.
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AGING: Aged 12 months in French oak barrels (approximately 30% new), followed by additional time in bottle before release.
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TASTING NOTES: Focused and crystalline, with aromas of citrus blossom, green apple, and flint. The palate balances precision and depth, revealing layers of lemon curd, wet stone, and light brioche, underpinned by mouthwatering acidity and a saline finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Dungeness crab, seared scallops, roast chicken with tarragon, or creamy polenta with mushrooms.
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SCORES:
94 points – Antonio Galloni, VINOUS
93 points – Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
Perched just four miles from the Pacific Ocean at 650 feet elevation, Peay Vineyards is a benchmark estate in the West Sonoma Coast. Brothers Nick and Andy Peay—alongside winemaker Vanessa Wong—have built a reputation for cool-climate wines that combine intensity with restraint. The 'Maritima' Chardonnay comes from estate blocks closest to the sea, capturing the full force of coastal influence in a taut, age-worthy white.
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WINEMAKER: Vanessa Wong
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FARMING: Certified Organic
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VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
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TERROIR: Estate-grown fruit from the 'Maritima' blocks—wind-swept, marine-facing vineyards planted on Goldridge soils with sandstone and clay. The extreme coastal climate leads to slow ripening, high natural acidity, and low yields.
-
VINIFICATION: Whole cluster pressed; fermented with native yeasts in a mix of new and used French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is not induced, allowing the wine to retain tension and clarity.
-
AGING: Aged 12 months in French oak barrels (approximately 30% new), followed by additional time in bottle before release.
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TASTING NOTES: Focused and crystalline, with aromas of citrus blossom, green apple, and flint. The palate balances precision and depth, revealing layers of lemon curd, wet stone, and light brioche, underpinned by mouthwatering acidity and a saline finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Dungeness crab, seared scallops, roast chicken with tarragon, or creamy polenta with mushrooms.
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SCORES:
94 points – Antonio Galloni, VINOUS
93 points – Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate