Franciscan Estate

Monterey Napa County Chardonnay

9.112 ratings

8.92 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

8.8

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

8.6

What Odedi said ... good chard for the price , slightly oaky , not the best balance , but hey it’s $12 whaddaya want

What Odedi said ... good chard for the price , slightly oaky , not the best balance , but hey it’s $12 whaddaya want

Dec 14th, 2019

10

Usually don’t love chars but LOVE this. Enjoyed at TIFF’s Mother’s Day/ friends brunch.

Usually don’t love chars but LOVE this. Enjoyed at TIFF’s Mother’s Day/ friends brunch.

May 9th, 2019

9.0

Andrew had this 5 years ago

Andrew had this 5 years ago

Jan 7th, 2020

8.8

Matt had this 4 years ago

Matt had this 4 years ago

Jun 25th, 2020

9.0

r had this 5 years ago

r had this 5 years ago

Aug 29th, 2019

8.6

Nina had this 5 years ago

Nina had this 5 years ago

Jul 30th, 2019

10

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Lauren had this 5 years ago

Jul 2nd, 2019

Megan Kricsfeld

9.2

Megan had this 5 years ago

Megan had this 5 years ago

Jun 1st, 2019

9.1

Melissa had this 5 years ago

Melissa had this 5 years ago

May 31st, 2019