Beckstoffer Chardonnay
2023, Carneros, USA
About the Wine
For 50 years, the Beckstoffer Family has grown some of California’s most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Frank Family has proudly partnered with them for nearly two decades, consistently impressed by the exceptional fruit quality. Just across from Frank Family’s Lewis Vineyard, Beckstoffer’s Carneros Lake Vineyard benefits from morning fog and warm afternoons, creating ideal conditions for perfectly balanced grapes.
Tasting Notes
Elegant, well-balanced, and velvety in texture, this wine is loaded with brilliant aromas of honeysuckle and fresh peach. The palate sees macadamia nuts, orange blossoms, and Honeycrisp apples lifted by natural acidity, leading to a lingering finish.
Pairing Notes
The 2023 Beckstoffer Chardonnay is an elegant, balanced wine with notes of honeysuckle, peach, and macadamia nuts, complemented by vibrant acidity. It pairs beautifully with seared scallops in lemon butter, roast chicken with herb cream sauce, grilled lobster tails with garlic herb butter, and creamy brie with honey and almonds. Its complexity and freshness make it a versatile and refined companion for a variety of dishes.