Franciscan Estate

Napa Valley Chardonnay

8.8381 ratings
8.520 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Butter and popcorn. Good acidity.

Butter and popcorn. Good acidity.

Nov 19th, 2017
Brandon Jacobs

Bright fruit but the acid is tasting a little high on the finish (1/15)

Bright fruit but the acid is tasting a little high on the finish (1/15)

2 people found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2015
Jessica Haar

Seems smooth, mellow. I'm not an expert but I don't detect much mallow. Pear notes. Repeat, I am not an expert!

Seems smooth, mellow. I'm not an expert but I don't detect much mallow. Pear notes. Repeat, I am not an expert!

2 people found it helpfulAug 10th, 2014
Austin Beeman

Pleasant simple with dash of fruit. Some oak and very subtle butter in lime juice b

Pleasant simple with dash of fruit. Some oak and very subtle butter in lime juice b

2 people found it helpfulJun 4th, 2014
Timothy Marmon

Nice amount of oak and creaminess. A bit of a citrus taste with a smooth medium finish.

Nice amount of oak and creaminess. A bit of a citrus taste with a smooth medium finish.

1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2016
Stephen Madarasz

More oakiness than expected but complex layers of fruit and vanilla . Slight citrusy finish but very nice. I like it more than Mary. $14.99 @The Grapevine.

More oakiness than expected but complex layers of fruit and vanilla . Slight citrusy finish but very nice. I like it more than Mary. $14.99 @The Grapevine.

1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2014
Chelsea Bartmam

Delicious with a full body, a green grassy start followed by a full, earthy finish and a nice hit of tannins. Drinks like a red

Delicious with a full body, a green grassy start followed by a full, earthy finish and a nice hit of tannins. Drinks like a red

1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2014
Matt Sterr

Toasty oak and a hint of butter. A popular style.

Toasty oak and a hint of butter. A popular style.

Jun 21st, 2016
Sue Mohle

Good for half off at LDOB

Good for half off at LDOB

Jun 4th, 2014
Brad Hemmer

Green apple, Asian pear, a little but not too much butter, light hint of pepper spice.

Green apple, Asian pear, a little but not too much butter, light hint of pepper spice.

Apr 12th, 2014