Pact Chardonnay 2012 flirts with perfection and reminds me why I adore collector-level California Chardonnay. Sipping this enchanting new Chardonnay discovery reminds me of the first time I tasted personal favorites such as Morlet, Chateau Boswell, and – – dare I say – – Marcassin last decade. An exquisite Chardonnay with vivid, tropical fruit flavors masterfully integrated across a voluptuous texture with an ethereal finish featuring hints of hazelnut, coconut, and butterscotch pudding. The texture is cashmere-like smooth with pristine fruit flavors perfectly balanced to avoid any heavy, ‘flabby’ over-ripe fruit flavors. The palate includes a plethora of captivating flavors such with a concentration of honeysuckle, orange marmalade, white currant, white peach and creme brûlée. Run, don’t walk, to secure this wine for your cellar to enjoy now through 2020+.