Peirson Meyer Chardonnay, Untitled, Sonoma County
- The Wine Advocate, Antonio Gallioni
2009 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay Untitled #5, Sonoma County
The 2009 Chardonnay Untitled #5 caresses the palate with layers of soft, subtle fruit. Delicate floral and spiced notes wrap around hints of pears and yellow stone fruit on the feminine, gracious finish. Alan Pierson and Robbie Meyer aim to capture the essence of the vintage with their Untitled series, which is essentially a selection of the best barrels in the cellar. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. -91 pts.
- Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
2008 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay Untitled #3, Sonoma County
The 2008 Chardonnay Untitled No. 4 was put through an indigenous yeast, 100% malolactic fermentation, was barrel fermented, and bottled unfined and unfiltered after being aged in all French oak, of which 55% was new. A classic California Chardonnay, it reveals orange blossom, tangerine, apple butter and white currant characteristics as well as an intriguing minerality. This voluptuously textured, expansive white possesses just enough acidity for focus and uplift. It should drink nicely for 3-4 years. -95 pts.
2007 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay Untitled #3, Sonoma County
The powerful, full-throttle 2007 Chardonnay Untitled No. 3 exhibits a light gold color
as well as a big, sweet kiss of baked apples, honeyed pears, nectarines, and orange-marmalade. Displaying fabulous fruit on the attack, mid-palate, and finish, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and a subtle hint of toasty oak, it should be consumed over the next
3-4 years. -95 pts.
2006 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay Untitled, Sonoma County
Here is another impressive portfolio of wines from winemakers/proprietors Robbie Meyer and Alan Peirson, who have crafted some of the finest Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs made in the difficult 2006 vintage. Made from a selection from the best barrels, the 2006 Chardonnay Peirson Meyer is a more restrained, almost structured style of Chardonnay. The wine reveals a liquid minerality character intermixed with notes of tropical fruit, honeyed orange, and lemon. It will probably open over the next year, and last for 5-7 years. –94 pts.
2005 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay Untitled, Sonoma County
A selection of the best barrels or a special cuvee, this wine has the same richness and complexity as the Heintz but seems to have even better integration of all its component parts, cutting a broad swath across the palate. It should drink well for 3- 4 years. -94 pts.
- The Wine Spectator, James Laube
2008 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay Untitled #4, Sonoma County
Serves up a rich array of ripe tropical fruit, with hints of pineapple, melon, pear and nectarine fruit that's full-bodied, leesy and a bit raw. Still, this is rich and persistent on the finish and should gain some flesh while in the bottle. Drink now through 2014. -92 pts.
2007 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay Untitled #3, Sonoma County
Offers tremendous richness and concentration, focus and complexity. This is built around bold, full-bodied apple, melon, graham cracker and floral, smoky honeysuckle flavors that are pure, focused and persistent. Drink now through 2013. -94 pts.