Cool breezes off San Pablo Bay make Carneros a natural home for Chardonnay, and this 2024 bottling from Frank Family Vineyards draws on that corner of California where the fruit ripens slowly and holds its acidity. It is a still white built in the classic California mold, the kind of Chardonnay that balances orchard-fruit richness against a fresh, bright line.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | White |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Carneros |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Producer | Frank Family Vineyards |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
The 2022 Chardonnay Lewis Vineyard is classic California Chardonnay with its richer yet nicely balanced, pure style. Orchard fruits, honeyed toast, white flowers, and almond paste all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a nicely balanced, pure, layered mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. (Jeb Dunnuck, January 2025)
The 2022 Chardonnay Lewis Vineyard, Frank's top Chardonnay, is laced with lemon confit, jasmine, spice, light pastry notes and a discreet touch of oak. It offers lovely mid-palate creaminess and richness to fill out its mid-weight frame. (Vinous)