Josh Cellars Chardonnay
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Franciscan Estate Chardonnay
Franciscan Estate · California · United States
$12.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay, is $18.99. If you want to spend less, Cartlidge & Browne Winery Chardonnay is $9.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A crisp, unoaked California Chardonnay with pineapple, peach, pear, yellow apple and citrus zest rather than butter or toast.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like fresh, fruit-driven Chardonnay and want less oak, less butter and a cleaner finish.
Why buy it
It offers the familiar California Chardonnay fruit profile in a brighter, smoother, unoaked style that works well with seafood, BBQ and casual meals.
Best for
Shoppers who want a dependable, easy-drinking white for dinner, parties or grilled food.
Style
Light-bodied, bright, fruit-forward and unoaked.
Drinks like
Unoaked California Chardonnay, lighter Monterey Chardonnay, ripe Pinot Gris with more tropical fruit
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but appealing to Chardonnay drinkers looking for a fresher style.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
mahi-mahi with pineapple salsa · beef, cheddar and sausage · memphis pulled pork · tangy bbq sauce dishes · lemon-herb roast chicken
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 45-50°F
- Decanting:
- No decant needed.
- Glassware:
- Serve in a standard white wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy young for its bright fruit and fresh finish.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days refrigerated with a closure.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Franciscan Estate Chardonnay is a bright, fruit-forward California white with pineapple, peach and pear notes. Made in an unoaked style, it finishes light-bodied, smooth and refreshing.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Producer
- Franciscan Estate
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vessel:
- Completely unoaked
About the winery · Franciscan Estate ›
Franciscan is a California wine brand with roots in Napa Valley winemaking. The winery says it was founded in 1972 by Justin Meyers and Raymond Duncan, with its first vintage in 1973. Its house philosophy emphasizes traditionally crafted wines with a modern taste and fruit-forward flavor. The current portfolio includes Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.
Critic reviews
91/100Wine Enthusiast
“Fresh and zippy, with yellow apple, baked pear, lemon zest, mineral notes and bright stone fruit.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Franciscan Estate Chardonnay dry or sweet?
- Franciscan Estate Chardonnay is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
- What does Franciscan Estate Chardonnay taste like?
- A crisp, unoaked California Chardonnay with pineapple, peach, pear, yellow apple and citrus zest rather than butter or toast.
- What food pairs with Franciscan Estate Chardonnay?
- It pairs well with Mahi-mahi with pineapple salsa, Beef, cheddar and sausage, Memphis pulled pork, Tangy BBQ sauce dishes and Lemon-herb roast chicken.
- How should I serve Franciscan Estate Chardonnay?
- Serve at 45-50°F. No decant needed. Glass: Serve in a standard white wine glass.
- Is Franciscan Estate Chardonnay a good value?
- At $12.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Franciscan Estate Chardonnay?
- Cartlidge & Browne Winery Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $9.99. See Cartlidge & Browne Winery Chardonnay
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Franciscan Estate Chardonnay?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.