Frei Brothers, Chardonnay Reserve, Russian River Valley

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White · Chardonnay
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LWIN 1682016
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87 /100
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37
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Taster #4505 · Dec 13, 2019
84/100
Straw color with a decent amount of sediment. Crisp citrus notes on aroma Tastes of tart apple,dry and mildly acidic. Nice clean wine, went well with chicken asparagus crepes
2006 vintage
Taster #0750 · Sep 15, 2017
Threw away last 4 bottles. It got lost somewhere in the shuffle and now is over the hill.
2006 vintage
Taster #0938 · May 13, 2013
87/100
pineapple,butterscotch,smooth,balanced finish. I will buy some more soon.
2010 vintage
Taster #8521 · Mar 30, 2013
89/100
Nice chardonnay for the price. Smooth without too much oak, a bit of tart citrus adds balance.
2010 vintage
Taster #5152 · Mar 25, 2013
88/100
color: light gold; nose: faint butterscotch; taste: light-to-medium-bodied mouth feel, fruity butter taste, luscious mid-palate, short-to-medium-length smooth green apple finish; overall: well-made modern-tasting New World pour that holds interest from start to finish, full-tasting without seeming oaky, personifies an athletic but feminine character, pairs well with brie and bread, good enough for company, offers very good QPR ($12.79/bottle at Costco), merits repeat purchases
2010 vintage
Taster #4441 · Mar 21, 2013
88/100
Smooth buttery comfort Chardonnay.
2010 vintage
Taster #3524 · Nov 20, 2012
86/100
Lots of fruit in the nose resembling ripened apple and pear. Mouth feel is rich and buttery. Starts sweet and finishes sweet. Lacks minerality and acidity for balance.
2010 vintage
Taster #6008 · Sep 16, 2012
85/100
Refreshing. Nice fruit. Little butterscotch.
2010 vintage
Taster #6290 · Jul 3, 2012
88/100
Medium golden, relatively full bodied. Spicy oak and citrus nose. Shows some tropical fruit, lime, and vanilla cream on the palate. Very nice mouthfeel with an average finish.
2010 vintage
Taster #3413 · Jun 23, 2012
86/100
oaky and buttery, almost creamy mouthfeel. Good but not great
2010 vintage
Taster #2782 · Jun 17, 2012
86/100
- Yellow color.
2010 vintage
Taster #5508 · Jun 9, 2012
87/100
a rich, full-bodied Chard with apple, toasted coconut, and toasted oak aromas and flavors. For those who like them big and rich, this is a good value.
2010 vintage
Taster #8506 · May 6, 2012
88/100
Oaky and oily chard. Interesting wine and quite drinkable. Good QPR.
2010 vintage
Taster #8272 · Dec 30, 2011
87/100
I tasted this blind at about 45 degrees. In Appearance, this was a clear wine with a medium lemon hue and medium thick legs. The Nose was clean and youthful and medium in intensity with aromas of toast and buttered popcorn, but the fruit was very recessed. There was perhaps a bit of peach and lemon. The Palate was dry and medium bodied with medium acidity and medium, but well balanced, alcohol. As with the nose, the flavor intensity was …
2010 vintage
Taster #9438 · Nov 26, 2011
90/100
Cellartracker Over the Hill and In the Woods Party (Judith's House) : Light-medium gold color. This was one of the pleasant surpises of the evening. The nose is intriguing with smoke, pleasant notes of butter and oak, but certainly not either oaky or buttery in general, green apple. The oak on the nose smells like the end of a fresh cut plank of oak - very pure. The palate is fresh and lively, a bit of spice, green apple, oak, …
2006 vintage
Taster #2976 · Dec 17, 2010
84/100
Big fruit and very floral on opening. Pineapple and touch of citrus. Almost too sweet for my taste, the finish was a bit acidic.
2006 vintage
Taster #1282 · Jan 2, 2010
89/100
Crisp & fruity.not to oaky. Will buy more
2006 vintage
Taster #6841 · Oct 12, 2009
85/100
Well balanced, yum.
2006 vintage
Taster #9350 · Sep 20, 2009
86/100
Joe Liked it very much - buy again
2006 vintage
Taster #2600 · Jun 10, 2009
89/100
Very nice bottle of Cali Chard. Nose has aromas of pear, and citrus fruits. On the palate, nice balance of acidity and fruit with just enough oak to make it a little creamy. Long finish. $15 a bottle, excellent QPR.
2006 vintage
Taster #3007 · Mar 11, 2009
86/100
Drank in Big Bear
2006 vintage
Taster #3820 · Feb 25, 2009
85/100
Nice and very drinkable. Light butterscotch nose. Fruity apple and vanilla flavors on the palate with a touch of citrus. Good oak throughout with some rich vanilla oak notes on the finish. Medium bodied and well-balanced, but nothing really stands out overall. The quality here is acceptable for the price, but not exactly remarkable – leaves one hoping for just a little bit more at this price-point. Nonetheless, a very inoffensive Chardonnay that will certainly please many.
2006 vintage
Taster #4510 · Feb 8, 2009
89/100
very nice daily drinker
2006 vintage
Taster #4510 · Jan 17, 2009
88/100
crisp acidity compliments the oakiness. its got some body. wont stand out from the crowd but it wil be a crowd pleaser.
2006 vintage
Taster #5732 · Dec 27, 2008
88/100
Caramel color. Somewhat buttery but not too. Flat/smooth. Not complicated.
2006 vintage
Taster #5508 · Sep 27, 2008
88/100
This is a good bottle of chardonnay for the price, nicely balanced between richly creamy notes and the acidity. Aromas of pear, cream, and apple. Flavors are creamy apple, with a vanilla inflected finish. Nicely made for those who enjoy their chards rich, but not flabby.
2006 vintage