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First Press Chardonnay 2021 Wine Review

First Press Chardonnay 2021

First Press Chardonnay 2021

Sonoma County, Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $26.95

Drink: 2022-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: First Press

Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

From Sonoma County, Napa Valley, First Press 2021 Chardonnay is dry, medium-bodied, zesty and intense on the palate with tropical fruit, peach, cinnamon, clove, anise and soft vanilla flavours vibrant on the palate. Very juicy, chill and enjoy it with pork chops or prawns from the grill.

Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, grilled seafood, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, breads.

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This First Press Chardonnay 2021 was reviewed on December 16, 2023 by Natalie MacLean

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Produced from the Delicato Family Vineyards in Sonoma County, Napa Valley, First Press 2021 Chardonnay is a dry, medium-bodied, zesty and concentrated Chard with ripe peach, tropical fruit, baking spice and soft vanilla flavours zesty on the palate. Versatile and food-friendly, chill and enjoy it with pork chops from the grill or grilled seafood and shellfish dishes. - Community Wine Reviews

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