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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Franciscan Oakville Estate Chardonnaytext
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16¾/20

Franciscan Oakville Estate Chardonnay 2001

Napa Valley, California, United StatesCreamy nutty lees showing warm creme caramel. Dry citrus nutty zesty flavours with a salty nutty lees in the finish. Not near as fast as you might think it will be should be great food. Impressive fruit but great restraint. Excellent value in Alberta.Tasted: 31 January 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
AB$25.50750mlFine Wine Boutiques
BC$30.00750mlSpeculative - Charton-Hobbs
Producer: Franciscan EstateDistributors: Arterra Wines Canada
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 318477UPC: 083085200527