Frank Family Vineyards Napa Valley Chardonnay 2006

Region: Napa Valley, California
Winery: Frank Family Vineyards
Type: White Wine
Variety: Chardonnay
Price: $33 buy now
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When to Drink: 2008 to 2012

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I find that it is difficult to come across a California Chardonnay which has a nice balance of acidity and toasty oak. But Frank Family has always done a great job of combining the two. Their Chardonnay is medium bodied, a little creamy, but it has tropical (pineapple) and citrus and melon notes, plus a little butter. A great wine to pair with many foods, thanks to the presence of acidity. Plus, they are the NICEST people at the winery, so they will continue to get my business.

Posted by amandalaine on April 15th, 2008 at 5:52pm | report comment

Color: Paler straw

Nose: Spicy oak mixed with wonderful white and tropical fruits of peach, pear, green melon and yellow apple, followed by some butterscotch.

Palate: I think that amandalaine above, perfectly described the best qualities of this wine. A beautiful mix of buttery and crisp acidity, those fruits from the nose are also mixed with the creaminess and cedar from the barrel fermentation. Nicely done!

Posted by drxeno on July 1st, 2008 at 4:44am | report comment

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