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Frei Brothers Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2016 Wine Review

Frei Brothers Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2016

Frei Brothers Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2016

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2018-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.9%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Frei Brothers Winery

Agent: E&J Gallo Winery Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Toasted bread along with green apple aromas on the nose and palate of this classic Californian white wine made from the icon Chardonnay grape. Medium- to full-bodied and balanced. Very tasty. This Russian River Valley Chardonnay shows its cool-climate regions roots, with the grapes being whole cluster pressed to avoid bitterness and preserve fresh fruit notes. This Chardonnay undergoes a full malolactic fermentation to add richness and depth. Pair with veal chops.

Chardonnay food pairings: scallops, beef bourguignon, grilled chicken breast, veal chops.

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This Frei Brothers Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2016 was reviewed on March 7, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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This Chardonnay undergoes a full malolactic fermentation to add richness and depth. Pair with veal chops. This iconic Californian Chardonnay sources grapes from the cool-climate of Sonoma's Russian River. Finishes with toasty oak. The Frei family has been making wine for 126 years, starting in 1890 with Andrew Frei, who immigrated to California from Switzerland. The winery was owned by the Frei family until the late 1970s, then bought by the Gallo family. - Community Wine Reviews

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