2005 Pahlmeyer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

This wine comes mostly from the Ritchie Vineyard just outside of Forestville. Generally I like Sonoma chardonnays more than Napa Vally ones. But in this case I will have to say the Napa version of this wine is much better. I think the thing that puts me off on this one, is that the acidity is just a bit much. I tried all the tricks, let it warm to room temperature, let it breathe for an extended period, but no luck. This wine is rated by the critics a bit higher that the NV version, so I going against the grain here. Also at 15.2% alcohol, it is a bit much. Only 1,100 cases made so it most likely won't last long, but I would advise letting someone else buy it.