Frank Family Vineyards Chardonnay Lewis Vineyard Carneros 2022

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Frank Family Vineyards Chardonnay Lewis Vineyard Carneros 2022
Region
California
Appellation
Carneros
Blend
100% Chardonnay
Winemaker
Todd Graff
Alcohol
14.5%

Taste profile

LightBold
SavoryFruity
SoftAcidic

Body: Full-bodied, creamy texture, rich and opulent

Aromas & flavors: Meyer lemon, toasted brioche, yellow apple, vanilla bean, baking spices, flinty minerality

Structure & finish: Bright acidity, long, buttery finish

Pairings: Lobster thermidor, roasted chicken with herbs, cedar plank salmon, butternut squash risotto, dungeness crab

Tasting notes are for this wine, but from the 2021 vintage.

Sources: bbc.co.uk, aljazeera.com, gulfnews.com, mastersommeliers.org, github.com

Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate93 pts

From a vineyard that is still owned by the Frank Family—off Buchli Station Road, near Bouchaine—the 2022 Chardonnay Lewis Vineyard is toasty, leesy and custardy, with overtones of citrus and white peaches. Despite being fermented and aged 11 months in 100% new French oak, it's not overdone, being medium to full-bodied, plump, round and generous, with cream and citrus notes lingering on the prolonged finish.

Wine Enthusiast93 pts

Combining nectarines, ripe pears, citrus blossoms and toast, this Napa Valley Chardonnay combines rich flavors with refreshing acidity and plenty of length. Full flavored and satisfying.

Jeb Dunnuck93 pts

The 2022 Chardonnay Lewis Vineyard is classic California Chardonnay with its richer yet nicely balanced, pure style. Orchard fruits, honeyed toast, white flowers, and almond paste all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a nicely balanced, pure, layered mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish.

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Per bottle
SourcePrice
Last Bottle Price$39
Listed Retail$85
Best Web Price (according to Last Bottle)$65
Avg Price (Wine-Searcher)
$35
Lowest Price (Wine-Searcher)$28.97
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Vintage Quality

Vintage Chart

Wine Spectator · California Carneros Chardonnay
93
2022 VintageExcellent
Drink

Most grapes picked before the record-breaking heat in September; wines show plenty of focus

95+90-9485-89<85
Best
201920072002200019971996
Avoid
20051998
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