Franciscan Estate

Monterey Napa County Chardonnay

8.769 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Napa County, North Coast, 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
Sue Mohle

Too acidic

Too acidic

Oct 27th, 2018
"Odedi"

A nice Oaky chardonnay from Napa. Very typical. Not fully balanced but that's what I expected.


Showing lemons, citrus, yellow apples, melons, pears, bitter herbs and spices.

Full bodied and bold with medium acidity.

Needs to be very chilled.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

A nice Oaky chardonnay from Napa. Very typical. Not fully balanced but that's what I expected.


Showing lemons, citrus, yellow apples, melons, pears, bitter herbs and spices.

Full bodied and bold with medium acidity.

Needs to be very chilled.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2019
Tommy

Just ok.

Just ok.

Aug 10th, 2023
Lori K
9.1

Pear and pineapple, well balanced, low acidity, had in steamboat

Pear and pineapple, well balanced, low acidity, had in steamboat

Jul 30th, 2023
Mark High

Light, bright, sauv blanc-ish, so low oak. Useful at $15 before discounts. 2019 Monterey County, 12/22

Light, bright, sauv blanc-ish, so low oak. Useful at $15 before discounts. 2019 Monterey County, 12/22

Dec 9th, 2022
Donald Williams

Perfect with the lobster special and the chicken special.

Perfect with the lobster special and the chicken special.

Feb 18th, 2022
Weston Mallgren

Nice crispy boi chard with a bit of popcorn. Chuggable if that’s your jam - mine is apricot or marmalade.

Nice crispy boi chard with a bit of popcorn. Chuggable if that’s your jam - mine is apricot or marmalade.

Sep 23rd, 2020
Bill Edward

Light. Tasty. Drinkable

Light. Tasty. Drinkable

Aug 28th, 2020
Kelsey Song

Creamy and smells of butter (#malolactation!). Light bodied, slightly bitter at the front, with floral and white peach notes. Definitely not offensive, but not my favorite.

Creamy and smells of butter (#malolactation!). Light bodied, slightly bitter at the front, with floral and white peach notes. Definitely not offensive, but not my favorite.

Jun 28th, 2020
Mark Passarella

Sweet start dry finish. Too dry for Gabi. Ha I wants it w salmon or scampi pasta dinner

Sweet start dry finish. Too dry for Gabi. Ha I wants it w salmon or scampi pasta dinner

Jun 12th, 2020