Reviews & Ratings

2016 Toad Hollow Chardonnay "Francine's Selection Unoaked"

Winery: Toad Hollow

Vintage: 2016

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Francine's Selection Unoaked"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Mendocino

State or country: CA

Price: $14

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 87 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: October 14, 2018

Wine Review: This is a crisp Chardonnay that is light yellow colored with a bouquet of pear, lemon verbena, brioche and pineapple. It is clean, light to medium bodied, with bright acidity and good balance. Flavors of green apple, grapefruit, nectarine, light minerality and ginger. The finish is moderate with citrus notes. Serve with a roast pork loin with apple cider glaze. – Mark

Winemaker Notes: The small addition of Monterey Chardonnay fruit to our cuvee brings softness that balances the refreshing acidity from Mendocino fruit. Very aromatic notes of lemon blossom and anise foretell a honeyed mouthful of apricot and fresh grapefruit. A mouth-watering mid-palate gives way to a plush finish. All of this and no oak!

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