Panamera Chardonnay
- 0.75L | 13.0 %
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Panamera Chardonnay
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Panamera Chardonnay 2023 California, United States
The Panamera Chardonnay is a creamy, oak-supported California Chardonnay for when you're craving a full-bodied white wine with ripe yellow fruit and a soft, broad attack. This style perfectly matches the Panamera signature, a winery that, under the leadership of Napa Valley winemaker Steve Rued, focuses on richness and finesse. The name refers to the Pan-American Highway, the route from Alaska to Argentina, instantly giving the brand that adventurous, broad character.
Vineyards and region
Its origin is broad at the appellation level, but clearly rooted in northern California.
- Location / Origin: The wine bears the California appellation and comes from the North Coast Area. This places it in the northern part of California, an overarching wine region above well-known names such as Napa Valley and Sonoma.
- Context: Due to its broad origin, this wine is less about one defined AVA and more about a recognizable Californian style with ripe fruit and sufficient suppleness.
Vinification and aging
The viticulture here is focused on fruit expression, roundness, and a beautifully integrated oak influence.
- Fermentation: Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. This preserves the fresh, pure fruit expression and supports the mineral character that Panamera seeks in this Chardonnay.
- Aging / Oak Maturation: This is followed by 6–8 months of oak aging, with 80% French barrels and additional American oak. This combination provides extra creaminess, vanilla notes, and a gentle spiciness, while the fruit remains beautifully prominent.
- Alcohol percentage: With 13% alcohol, the wine remains generous and round, without losing its lively character.
Grape composition
Panamera deliberately chooses a single grape here, so that the style remains immediately recognizable.
- Chardonnay – California: Chardonnay forms the complete base here and gives the wine its creamy attack, ripe fruit expression, and broad, mouth-filling style.
Tasting notes and serving suggestions
In the glass, this Chardonnay leaves a golden-yellow impression, with aromas of apple, apricot, vanilla, and cinnamon. The palate is round and creamy on the attack, gaining tension from lively acidity, and remaining soft and fruity on the finish. This is a delicious California Chardonnay for when you're craving something generous, supple, and oak-supported.
- Serving temperature: Serve this wine at 10–12 °C, so that the ripe fruit, creamy texture, and oak profile remain beautifully balanced.
- Dishes: Pairs very well with grilled salmon, poultry, and cheeses, especially if the dish has some creaminess or a lightly toasted accent.
Awards
- 4.1 stars, Vivino: An excellent score, based on over 13,800 reviews, showing that this wine is also widely appreciated by other wine lovers.
More information about Panamera
Panamera builds its identity around the idea of adventure, translated into wines with a clear Californian signature. The winery's style revolves around richness, finesse, and immediate drinking pleasure, with Steve Rued as the winemaker consistently delivering this character in the glass.
Product details
| Alcohol content | 13.0% |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0.75L |
| Region | California |
| Producer | Panamera |
| Varietal(s) | Chardonnay |
| Oak aging | Yes, 6-8 months in 80% French oak and additional American oak |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 10° - 12°C |
| Storage at perfecte wijn | Air conditioned at 18°c |
