Sonoma Wine Reviews

I drank these 2 wines and tasted apple, balanced, floral, honey, white fruit. The wines are food friendly and came from Vinesse Chardonnay Club, Nakedwines.com.

Wine reviews by: Jessyca Frederick

Chardonnay, Sonoma County

2020 Long Street Winery Chardonnay, Sonoma County

A nice, solid Chardonnay. Well-balanced, structured but not oaky, round but not buttery, not too much alcohol, not too much acid.

Tasting notes: balanced, white fruit

Franc Dušak Viognier

2021 Naked Wines Franc Dušak Viognier

A very subtle viognier offering typical varietal flavors like jasmine and honey, but the fruit profile was apple, not the usual stone fruits like apricot.

Tasting notes: floral, honey, apple

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