Franciscan Estate

Napa Valley Chardonnay

8.843 ratings
8.44 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
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
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
Laura Galuardi

Andiamo
California

Andiamo
California

Oct 17th, 2015
Keith Hayes

Excellent Chardonnay for only $20. Smooth, vanilla spice notes at first, citrus middle, smooth pear and apple finish.

Excellent Chardonnay for only $20. Smooth, vanilla spice notes at first, citrus middle, smooth pear and apple finish.

Aug 4th, 2013
Basil Beshkov

Vanilla and sour pear

Vanilla and sour pear

Jul 28th, 2013
Jen Grudza

At Rauser's. Ni ce clean light white.

At Rauser's. Ni ce clean light white.

Jun 14th, 2013
RFD Three

Franciscan Chardonnay Napa Valley 2011 medium to light bodied, fruit aroma taste, smooth & balanced, very light to no oak despite the toasty nose

Franciscan Chardonnay Napa Valley 2011 medium to light bodied, fruit aroma taste, smooth & balanced, very light to no oak despite the toasty nose

May 23rd, 2013
Kathryn Zajac

Had this in Naples at Pazzo restaurant.

Had this in Naples at Pazzo restaurant.

May 7th, 2013
Rick Chrisler

Very good Chard. Similar to Simi.

Very good Chard. Similar to Simi.

Feb 16th, 2013
Spencer Mapes

Buttery aromas. Low residual sweetness. Med low acidity. Flavors of peach apricot and oak. Woody finish

Buttery aromas. Low residual sweetness. Med low acidity. Flavors of peach apricot and oak. Woody finish

Jan 18th, 2013