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Frank Family Chardonnay 2016

Frank Family Chardonnay 2016

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This wine appears light straw in the glass with aromas of toasted brioche, baking spices, and candied lemon rind. On the palate, the Carneros Chardonnay is full-bodied and creamy yet balanced by its lively acidity; with nuanced flavors of yellow apple, lemon curd, baked pear, melon, and subtle hints of oak toast.
Category White Wine
Varietal
Region California, Napa Valley, Carneros
Brand Frank Family
Alcohol/vol 14.4%
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Wine AdvocateThe 2016 Chardonnay Carneros gives up waxed lemons, ripe apples and melon notions with wafts of cedar and baker's yeast. Medium-bodied and packed with oak-kissed melon flavors, it has pleasant freshness and good length.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown, October 31, 2017

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