Sarah Francis

Beckstoffer Carneros Lake Vineyard Chardonnay

9.89 ratings
9.77 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, 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
Martin A. Cody

Another treat from Cellar Angels with a nice price reduction for charity. Stunning purity, exceptional balance, crisp, nuances of luscious bright fruit. Over delivers on every level, nearly impossible to find. Love this wine.

Another treat from Cellar Angels with a nice price reduction for charity. Stunning purity, exceptional balance, crisp, nuances of luscious bright fruit. Over delivers on every level, nearly impossible to find. Love this wine.

1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2016
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.7

This Chardonnay is big, but in the best way. Very developed, lots of barrel time, but still balanced and enough freshness to work with crab and green salad.

This Chardonnay is big, but in the best way. Very developed, lots of barrel time, but still balanced and enough freshness to work with crab and green salad.

1 person found it helpfulDec 1st, 2014
John Bradford

John had this 11 years ago

John had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJun 26th, 2014
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

9.5

You won't find this but if you do it's as good as any big name CA Chardonnay (Peter Michael, Kistler, etc).

You won't find this but if you do it's as good as any big name CA Chardonnay (Peter Michael, Kistler, etc).

1 person found it helpfulJun 21st, 2014
John Bradford

John had this 11 years ago

John had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 20th, 2014
John Bradford

John had this 11 years ago

John had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2014
John Bradford

Simply extraordinary!! This may be my all time favorite CA chard!! And this her first vintage?? I'm thinking devine intervention to make a wine this good out of the gate! Huuuuuge congrats Sarah Francis!!

Simply extraordinary!! This may be my all time favorite CA chard!! And this her first vintage?? I'm thinking devine intervention to make a wine this good out of the gate! Huuuuuge congrats Sarah Francis!!

1 person found it helpfulDec 11th, 2013
Robert Scoble

Sublime. The best Chardonnay I have ever had.

Sublime. The best Chardonnay I have ever had.

1 person found it helpfulNov 28th, 2013
Sarah Francis

Owner Sarah Francis Wines

9.6

Sarah had this 11 years ago

Sarah had this 11 years ago

Dec 30th, 2013