Firebrand Wines
Barrel Fermented California Chardonnay
California, USA
An Oaky Chardonnay from California.
Showing citrus, oak, vanilla, spices, toast, bitter vegetables and limes.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Simple and unbalanced. Not for me.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
82 Points.
$10.
An Oaky Chardonnay from California.
Showing citrus, oak, vanilla, spices, toast, bitter vegetables and limes.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Simple and unbalanced. Not for me.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
82 Points.
$10.
Pale yellow hue. Aromas of oak, pear, smoke, toast, vanilla. Medium body and medium acidity. Simple, oaky Chardonnay. (Tasted in 2019.)
Pale yellow hue. Aromas of oak, pear, smoke, toast, vanilla. Medium body and medium acidity. Simple, oaky Chardonnay. (Tasted in 2019.)
Apr 7th, 2024
Upon first open I thought it was good. I decided to wait for second day as usually chards get more interesting after being open one day. Not this one. It's flat. Fruit disappears quickly and basically no oak/butter aftertaste. Disappointing.
Upon first open I thought it was good. I decided to wait for second day as usually chards get more interesting after being open one day. Not this one. It's flat. Fruit disappears quickly and basically no oak/butter aftertaste. Disappointing.
Nov 4th, 2020
Color of egg white, a bit haystack color. Nose of good ripe fruits, like banana and pineapple, some yellow pear, a bit nutty and a bit spicy, and actually a bit oaky. Nose is quite good. Taste of good acidity, pretty dried ( the sweetness comes in 2nd sip), good minerals, clean and refined, carbonated Sprite, and subtle fruity note. Aftertaste is bit short, but overall above the bar.
Color of egg white, a bit haystack color. Nose of good ripe fruits, like banana and pineapple, some yellow pear, a bit nutty and a bit spicy, and actually a bit oaky. Nose is quite good. Taste of good acidity, pretty dried ( the sweetness comes in 2nd sip), good minerals, clean and refined, carbonated Sprite, and subtle fruity note. Aftertaste is bit short, but overall above the bar.
Jul 6th, 2020Light on the oak and rich-tasting - dynamic without being overwhelming.
Light on the oak and rich-tasting - dynamic without being overwhelming.
Jun 14th, 2020
Great balance of fruit and oak. Unique flavor.
Great balance of fruit and oak. Unique flavor.
Apr 4th, 2018
Nice fruit light oak. Good price. 8.99 @ Total Wine
Nice fruit light oak. Good price. 8.99 @ Total Wine
Feb 24th, 2018
Top winner at my family wine tasting. Very floral, lilacs. Oakes, mild buttery
Top winner at my family wine tasting. Very floral, lilacs. Oakes, mild buttery
Nov 17th, 2019