Frei Brothers Sonoma Reserve Chardonnay 2020 / 750 ml.

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JS9090 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Aromas of flint, hay, green apple and sliced lemon. Medium-bodied with a soft texture. Easygoing and tasty. Drink now. Screw cap.

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JS90 90 pts. / JamesSuckling.com (Tuesday, August 9, 2022)

Aromas of flint, hay, green apple and sliced lemon. Medium-bodied with a soft texture. Easygoing and tasty. Drink now. Screw cap.

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Appellation / Russian River Valley

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Region / California

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SKU 38616
Product Type Wine
Alternate Name Frei Brothers Sonoma Reserve Chardonnay
Country United States
Region California
District Sonoma County
Product Location - Location-Appellation Russian River Valley
Package Size 750 ml.
Proof/Alcohol by Volume 13.9%
Brand Frei Brothers
Bottles per Case 12
Vintage 2020
Bin Location 9
Can it be Shipped Yes
Premier Pick No
Wine Type Table Wine
Wine - Color White
Grape(s) Chardonnay
Primary Grape Chardonnay
Dollar Sale (Y/N) No
Same Region, Same Vintage, Same Grape
RP9393 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 31st May 2022
Although not labeled as such, Beringer’s Private Reserve Chardonnay has been sourced for decades from the Gamble Ranch in Oakville. Planted around 1976 to Clone 4, the grapes are picked ripe and barrel fermented at relatively warm temperatures to build mouthfeel. The 2020 Chardonnay Private Reserve (along with all the other white varieties) was picked prior to any risk of smoke taint. Marked by scents of mango, guava and pineapple, it doesn’t come across as that oaky, despite being barrel fermented and aged in approximately 80% new French oak. It’s full-bodied and slightly buttery, with an appealing custardy richness and a long finish. (Joe Czerwinski)
SP9292 pts. - Wine Spectator - Jul 31, 2022
Peach, apricot and mango flavors are juicy and fleshy at the core of this white, with honeyed overtones. Salted butter, spice and toasted pastry notes emerge on the finish, as does a touch of dried ginger. Drink now. 8,714 cases made. (MaryAnn Worobiec)
VN9191 pts. - Vinous - Jan 2022
The 2020 Chardonnay Private Reserve is creamy, open-knit and expressive. Lemon confit, spice, vanillin and light tropical notes all grace the 2020. As always, the Private Reserve is done in a richer, creamier style than the Luminus Chardonnay. That approach worked well in 2020. (Antonio Galloni)
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United States | California | Napa Valley

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WE8686 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 9/1/2022
The name on this bottling says it all. Aromas of caramel apple and butterscotch candy on the nose lead into a viscous palate of oak oil and incense, as the buttery nose turns into a woody palate. (Matt Kettmann)
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United States | California | Central Coast

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JD9090 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 8/2/2022
One hundred percent barrel fermented, the 2020 Chardonnay Grand Reserve is characterized by floral aromatics of honeysuckle, salted pineapple, and lemon. The palate is rounded and flush, with sweet honeydew melon, baked apple, and baking spice. Drink now or over the next 6 years. (Jeb Dunnuck)
WE8989 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 7/1/2022
Nectarine, brisk lime and honeysuckle aromas show on the nose of this bottling. There’s a lively citrus kick to the tip of the sip, and then come richer waves of pear, peach and browned butter. (Matt Kettmann)
SP8888 pts. - Wine Spectator - Jul 31, 2022
Plush and seamless, with ripe peach, apricot and crisp apple notes that show a touch of salted butterscotch on the finish. Drink now. 100,000 cases made. (MaryAnn Worobiec)

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Gearbox Chardonnay 2020 / 750 ml.

2020 / 750 ml.

Item #: 45490

Premier SelectPremier Select wines and spirits are handpicked by our staff for their exceptional quality. They're made by a top producer and comparable to bottles at twice the cost.
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