Ceritas
Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay
Santa Cruz Mountains
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Chardonnay
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2027), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2027, with a drinking horizon to 2030.
The ‘23 Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay.
Ceritas Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 is from Santa Cruz Mountains, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay should suggest lemon, pear and green apple, with a floral lift above the fruit. The 2023 Mt. Pajaro Vineyard bottling is expected to feel finely textured, bright acidity carrying orchard flavors with a clean, mineral edge. Its listed peak extends through 2027 within a horizon to 2030; a measured finish should linger with citrus peel, fresh apple and a gentle savory note.
The 2023 vintage
Ceritas' 2023 Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay comes from Santa Cruz Mountains, United States.
About Ceritas
Ceritas' Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay comes from Santa Cruz Mountains, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Roasted duck breast with lemon herb butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Pan-seared scallops with cauliflower purée
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Grilled halibut with saffron aioli
The pairing also suits the wine's medium body.
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Frequently Asked
What is Ceritas Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay 2023?
Ceritas Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 is from Santa Cruz Mountains, United States.
When should Ceritas Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2030. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2027. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Ceritas Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay 2023?
Pair this wine with Roasted duck breast with lemon herb butter; Pan-seared scallops with cauliflower purée; or Grilled halibut with saffron aioli.