Reviews & Ratings

2020 Wayfarer Chardonnay "Wayfarer Vineyard"

Winery: Wayfarer

Vintage: 2020

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Wayfarer Vineyard"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Fort Ross-Seaview

State or country: CA

Price: $90

Cases produced: 1,050

KWG Score: 94.9 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.5)

Review date: December 22, 2024

Wine Review: This white gold colored Chardonnay from Wayfarer opens with an oak and poached pear bouquet with hints of pineapple. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and savory. The flavor profile is an oak influenced Anjou pear and pineapple blend with notes of green apple. We also detected hints of saline and ginger. The finish is dry, and its acidity and flavors have very nice length. The Tasting Panel would pair this Chard with Chicken St. Timothy. Enjoy – Ken & Dave

Winemaker Notes: The 2020 Chardonnay has copious energy. Notes of lemon tart, honeysuckle, tangerine, and pear emerge from the glass. Over time, elements of orange blossom, white peach, chamomile, and a touch of flintiness evolve. The wine enters the palate with a rush of freshness reminiscent of the Northern California coast. An abundance of lively acidity complements the rich, deep texture, and the finish is marked by persistent, refreshing minerality.

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