Gargiulo Vineyards

Frank Wood Ranch Oakville Chardonnay

9.38 ratings
9.45 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Shawn R

Oakville done right. Well done.

Oakville done right. Well done.

Jun 29th, 2018
David L

Not quite as good as the 2014 & 15.

Not quite as good as the 2014 & 15.

May 25th, 2018
David L

Great bottle! Better in a year. @Shawn R Thank you so very much for this bottle. Love you buddy. See you soon!

Great bottle! Better in a year. @Shawn R Thank you so very much for this bottle. Love you buddy. See you soon!

Apr 7th, 2018
Shawn R

@David L said it best, down the middle Chardonnay. Pop and pour.

@David L said it best, down the middle Chardonnay. Pop and pour.

Mar 1st, 2018
David L

@Shawn R Can’t thank you enough my good friend. So well-made and nicely balanced. Right down the middle. One of my favorite Chardonnay’s out of California. Thanks again for sending me this gem!

@Shawn R Can’t thank you enough my good friend. So well-made and nicely balanced. Right down the middle. One of my favorite Chardonnay’s out of California. Thanks again for sending me this gem!

Feb 27th, 2018
Paul J
9.0

Probably six months past prime. Dark gold color and oxidizing. Half Chard and half Sauternes. Butterscotch and toffee dominate. Deep wine with a long finish. I’m still trying to find those go to Chards as well as how long to age them. Seems like I drank the ‘16s too slow.

Probably six months past prime. Dark gold color and oxidizing. Half Chard and half Sauternes. Butterscotch and toffee dominate. Deep wine with a long finish. I’m still trying to find those go to Chards as well as how long to age them. Seems like I drank the ‘16s too slow.

Dec 18th, 2022
Paul J
9.4

Light gold color. Nose of lemons, oak, and ample coconut. Same on the palate. I would decant for 30 minutes as it’s very restrained. Good balance between acidity and creaminess. Medium finish. If this was dialed up 2-3x’s on flavor and depth it would be awesome. Similar to the Matthiasson Linda Vista Chard. Upgraded 1pt. after 45 mins as the air and temp is helping.

Light gold color. Nose of lemons, oak, and ample coconut. Same on the palate. I would decant for 30 minutes as it’s very restrained. Good balance between acidity and creaminess. Medium finish. If this was dialed up 2-3x’s on flavor and depth it would be awesome. Similar to the Matthiasson Linda Vista Chard. Upgraded 1pt. after 45 mins as the air and temp is helping.

Feb 27th, 2022
Paul J
9.1

Always love Gargiulo wines! This one probably needs some age though. Very vibrant and crisp, but not overly deep. Citrus flavors dominate with a medium finish. I enjoyed it, but probably on the lower side of QPR at $65.

Always love Gargiulo wines! This one probably needs some age though. Very vibrant and crisp, but not overly deep. Citrus flavors dominate with a medium finish. I enjoyed it, but probably on the lower side of QPR at $65.

Aug 20th, 2019