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First Press Napa Chardonnay 2018 Wine Review

First Press Napa Chardonnay 2018

First Press Napa Chardonnay 2018

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $26.95

Drink: 2020-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: First Press

Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

A dry, smoky Chardonnay with ripe pineapple, lemon curd, vanilla, butterscotch flavours rich and creamy on the palate. The Chardonnay is a blend of grapes from warmer and cooler vineyard sites in Napa, giving it a balanced richness and vibrancy.

Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, grilled seafood, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, breads.

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This First Press Napa Chardonnay 2018 was reviewed on August 20, 2021 by Natalie MacLean

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From the Napa Valley wine region, First Press 2018 Chardonnay is produced by the Delicato Family Vineyards. Smoky with dried pineapple aromas on the nose, dry with lemon curd, ripe apple, peach, butterscotch, vanilla, rounded, rich and creamy on the palate. Pair with grilled pork chops. - Community Wine Reviews

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