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St. Francis Chardonnay 2017 Wine Review

St. Francis Chardonnay 2017

St. Francis Chardonnay 2017

Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $25.95

Drink: 2019-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: St. Francis

Agent: Charton Hobbs Inc

Natalie's Score: 91/100

A dry, full-bodied Chardonnay with honeyed melon, vanilla and lemon curd flavours creamy on the palate. Enjoy now and for the next three years with a roast of pork.

Chardonnay food pairings: grilled pork chops, stuffed chicken breast, mild hard cheese like fontina and edam.

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This St. Francis Chardonnay 2017 was reviewed on November 7, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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From Sonoma County, California, St. Francis 2017 Chardonnay is a dry, full-bodied Chard with melon, nectarine, lemon curd, vanilla and well-integrated oak spice flavours on the palate. Aged in both French and American oak barrels. Chill and enjoy now with a pork tenderloin Wellington or hold in cellar for another three year. This vintage was awarded Best of Varietal in the 2019 USA Wine Ratings Competition. - Community Wine Reviews

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