Sarah Francis

Beckstoffer Carneros Lake Vineyard Chardonnay

9.57 ratings
9.44 pro ratings
Carneros, 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
Ron R
9.4

This wine epitomizes spring. The nose was initially closed, due to the cool serving temp. Nose displays spring flowers, with hints of nutmeg and saffron.
The palate is all about finesse, elegance and grace. Subtle oak notes combine with citrus blossom. Medium length with moderate texture and sweetness. Suave and sophisticated. First SF, and it won’t be our last. Thanks so much for the reco,
@David L

This wine epitomizes spring. The nose was initially closed, due to the cool serving temp. Nose displays spring flowers, with hints of nutmeg and saffron.
The palate is all about finesse, elegance and grace. Subtle oak notes combine with citrus blossom. Medium length with moderate texture and sweetness. Suave and sophisticated. First SF, and it won’t be our last. Thanks so much for the reco,
@David L

Apr 26th, 2020
David L

California love!

California love!

Feb 8th, 2020
Jake Hajer

Entry is big, fermented butter and canned peaches, back end is dry mineral, chalk, slate, unripe quince. After 45 min in the glass it opens to candied ginger, brioche and coconut water. Complex, will be great with 5-10yr age.

Entry is big, fermented butter and canned peaches, back end is dry mineral, chalk, slate, unripe quince. After 45 min in the glass it opens to candied ginger, brioche and coconut water. Complex, will be great with 5-10yr age.

Sep 15th, 2019
David L

16’ Insanity! Drink at cellar temperature. Don’t see it getting any better. Drink them all up in the next 4/6 years. One of the better Chardonnay’s I’ve enjoyed from California!

16’ Insanity! Drink at cellar temperature. Don’t see it getting any better. Drink them all up in the next 4/6 years. One of the better Chardonnay’s I’ve enjoyed from California!

Jun 9th, 2019
Ronald Wanglin

Ronald had this 4 years ago

Ronald had this 4 years ago

Feb 11th, 2020
Ronald Wanglin

Ronald had this 5 years ago

Ronald had this 5 years ago

Jun 3rd, 2019
Ronald Wanglin

Ronald had this 5 years ago

Ronald had this 5 years ago

Feb 2nd, 2019