Papapietro Perry "Peter's Vineyard" Chardonnay 2023

Winemaking

Papapietro Perry is a small, family-owned winery founded by partners dedicated to crafting site-specific Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from Sonoma County's finest vineyard blocks. The winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention and careful oak selection, allowing the vineyard's character to shine through rather than imposing winemaker ego on the fruit. Their focus on single-vineyard designates reflects a commitment to terroir-driven winemaking.

Tasting Notes

This vineyard-designated Chardonnay opens with elegant stone fruit aromas—ripe pear and white peach—layered with subtle toasted oak and bright citrus notes that add complexity. On the palate, you'll find a rich, creamy texture balanced by lively acidity, with flavors evolving from green apple through hazelnut and toasted brioche. The finish is notably long and refined, with a mineral quality that grounds the wine and hints at the limestone-influenced soils beneath Peter's Vineyard.

Producer

Papapietro Perry operates as a boutique producer focused on small-lot, vineyard-designated wines from premium Sonoma County sites. The winery's approach emphasizes sustainable farming practices and careful selection of fruit, resulting in limited production that captures the essence of individual vineyard blocks rather than broad regional blends.

Terroir

Peter's Vineyard sits in Sonoma County's renowned Chardonnay territory, where maritime influence from the Pacific moderates temperatures and extends the growing season. The vineyard's soils feature limestone and clay components that impart minerality and complexity to the wines, while afternoon fog and cool nights preserve acidity and freshness in the fruit.

Food Pairings

Try this with a butter-poached lobster tail or creamy seafood bisque, where the wine's richness and toasted brioche notes complement both sweetness and depth. A simpler option—rotisserie chicken with herb butter and roasted root vegetables—lets the wine's acidity and mineral finish balance the savory, slightly rich meal. For a composed dish, pan-seared scallops with hazelnut brown butter sauce echoes the wine's own hazelnut notes beautifully.