Norm's Tasting Notes
by Norm Bentley
The North Georgia Wine Advisor
normwine@bellsouth.net
normwine@charter.net
2018 Franciscan Monterey and Napa County Chardonnay
#09-2020
The 2018 Franciscan Monterey and Napa County Chardonnay used to be called Franciscan Estate Chardonnay, causing the Chardonnay Queen to state, "what's the difference, it is still a really good bottle of wine!"
The Franciscan Chardonnay has a fragrant nose of tropical fruit, citrus, and green apple. The flavors range from pear, to sweet apple, and then into a little lemon. The wine is delicate, and yet, has great depth, leading to a hint of toasty oak in the finish. This delicious wine simply begs for another sip! The alcohol content is 13.5%, and Norm's score is 91.
We enjoyed the Franciscan with shrimp and cheese tortellini in a sauce featuring olive oil, basil and Parmesan cheese, placed alongside a steamed artichoke.
score: 91
price: $13 - $17
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