Reviews & Ratings

2021 Frank Family Chardonnay "Carneros"

Winery: Frank Family

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Carneros"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Carneros

State or country: CA

Price: $40

Cases produced: 76,000

KWG Score: 90.9 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92.5)

Review date: June 19, 2023

Wine Review: This pale straw-colored Chardonnay from Frank Family opens with a lemon tea and pineapple bouquet with hints of croissant, green apple and marzipan. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, smooth and easy to drink. The flavor profile is a tasty lemon and pineapple blend with notes saline, oak and stony minerality. We also detected hints of ginger and almond. The finish is dry and its flavors last for quite a while. The Tasting Panel would pair this Chard with mild mushroom and chicken ravioli with a light cream sauce. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: A bright and balanced wine with vibrant aromatics of baked apple, white nectarine, and toasted oak. A lively entry of tropical fruit and citrus expands with notes of rich lemon curd and brioche bread pudding. Ample yet refined, this unmistakably Carneros wine finishes with a refreshing wave of acidity.

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