Peay Vineyards West Sonoma Coast Estate Chardonnay Maritima 2022 (375ml)

Name: Peay Vineyards West Sonoma Coast Estate Chardonnay Maritima 2022 (375ml)
Brand: Skurnik Wines West [SWW]
SKU: SF-4-SWW--042825-375ml18
Price: 39.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$39⁹⁹

Named for the maritime influence that defines its character, this stunning Chardonnay grows pressed against the Pacific Ocean in West Sonoma Coast's cool marine layer. The 2022 Maritima dazzles with sea spray, citrus blossom, and ripe apple notes, balanced by a mineral grip and juicy lemon acidity. Fermented and aged in neutral oak, it's a bright, elegant expression of place—full-bodied yet restrained, with subtle almond notes lingering through the finish.

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Antonio Galloni

94 points

"The 2022 Chardonnay Maritima, formerly the Chardonnay Estate, is such a classy wine. Polished and refined, with sublime balance, the 2022 is so elegant. Tangerine oil, white pepper, truffle, mint and baked apple are some of the notes that grace this compelling, nuanced Chardonnay from Peay. This is striking." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

93 points

"The 2022 Chardonnay Estate Maritimo (formerly known as the Peay Estate Chardonnay), offers well-integrated tones of matchstick and roasted almonds, which complement a core of yellow peach, dried jasmine, beeswax and an exotic note of tangerine oil. The medium-bodied palate balances generous fruit and bright acidity, and it has a long, flavorful finish. It's a touch riper than in other vintages and offers immediate drinking potential." —Erin Brooks

Decanter

97 points

"A stunning coastal Chardonnay, the Maritima Estate is a new nomenclature for the Estate Chardonnay. It is evocative of the Amalfi coast, Sicilian lemons, salty air, and white flowers. The palate balances all the generosity of juicy lemons with a tingly mineral character. Gorgeous lemon grilled, fresh mint, and mouthfuls of minerality, crushed slate with stone smoky flint."

Wine Enthusiast

96 points

"The nose of this clean and focused Chardonnay is overflowing with aromas of bright citrus, oyster shell and bouquets of fresh cut white flowers, while the energetic palate vibrates with flavors of lemon pith, green apple, pineapple sage, lemon balm and river stones through a long and intricate finish. Exceptional now, this will flourish with a little time in the cellar." —Tom R. Capo

More about Peay Vineyards

The wind-whipped Sonoma Coast is not a particularly hospitable location for growing wine grapes. Temperatures can fluctuate wildly, there is the ever-present threat of mold, due to the humidity, and the sandy soils do not encourage vines to flourish. Yet since 2002, the team behind Peay Vineyards—Nick and Andy Peay, along with winemaker Vanessa Wong—have endeavored to create wines of purity and finesse in this very environment.

But as all three will tell you the AVA Sonoma Coast is huge, and applies to vast areas of Sonoma County that do not share the extremes that are found right near the coast where the cold, deep Pacific ocean and resulting inversion layer contribute to a truly unique micro-climate. In response The Peay's and their nearby neighbors are pushing for a new AVA called "West Sonoma Coast".

It is in this newly proposed AVA that some of the most interesting and terroir specific wines are being made. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay dominate, as they both benefit from the long growing season and temperature fluctuations. But the Peays have also found Syrah to be very well suited to their locale as well . . . which is good since Vanessa, Nick and Andy all enjoy the traditional Northern Rhone wines as much as Burgundy.

The wines at Peay Vineyards are benchmark examples of the excellence that can come from California. They are elegant, unique and intense, thanks in part to the ancient marine soils on which they are grown. The Peays spend as much time as possible working amongst the vines. Because they own (and for Nick and Vanessa live on) the entire property they have become intimately familiar with each vineyard's distinct characteristics and are able to make wines that showcase their special terroir.

Wine Details

Grape Variety

Chardonnay
Vintage

2022
Size

375ml
Farming Practice

Sustainable
Style

Earthy , Minerally
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Skurnik Wines

100% ChardonnayPeay Estate Vineyard (West Sonoma Coast AVA)Silty marine sedimentary soilClones: 39% Hyde/Old Wente; 29% Robert Young; 13% Hudson/Old Wente; 8% 96; 7% 95; 4% 76Native yeast fermentation100% malolactic fermentationAged on lees for 11 months in 25% new French oak barrels365 cases produced13.6% abv