Frank Family Chardonnay 2018 750ml

Frank Family Chardonnay 2018 is barrel fermented in 34% new, 33% once and 33% twice-filled French oak barrels for 9 months. While ageing on the lees, the wine was hand stirred regularly to promote depth and longevity. 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.

Hailing from acclaimed vineyard sites, Frank Family Chardonnay 2018 offers a creamy full body complemented by fresh, persistent acidity. Layers of yellow apple, lemon curd, baked pear, and toasted brioche lead to a balanced and lasting finish of vanilla and baking spice. A compelling combination of vanilla, mango, and pineapple aromas invite the nose into this wine, where wafts of lemon curd and toast arise. The palate is rich in texture, balanced by brilliant, bracing acidity.

 Bright and lively, this wine opens up with aromas of lemon and lime, countered by sweet vanilla, rich butterscotch and spice cake. The palate is crisp, mellow and full, bursting with Asian pear and apple, laced with gentle toasted oak aromas of vanilla and spice.