Frei Brothers Chardonnay
Russian River Chardonnay, poured in Commack since the beginning.
The story behind Frei Brothers
Andrew Frei, a Swiss immigrant, planted his first Sonoma vines in 1890, and his sons Walter and Louis gave the estate the name it still carries. The Chardonnay comes from the Russian River Valley, where fog rolls in off the Pacific and keeps the fruit cool and slow to ripen. E. & J. Gallo bought the property in the late 1970s, and the farming has stayed sustainable for more than 30 years.
What lands in the bottle is a California Chardonnay built for richness. Whole cluster pressing keeps the fruit bright, then full malolactic fermentation and nine months in oak, part of it barrel fermented on stirred lees, turn it plush and buttery. Green apple and pear sit under vanilla and toasted oak. We have sold Frei Brothers through a lot of Chardonnay fashions, and it has never needed one.
Explore the Frei Brothers range
One Chardonnay carries the flag here, and the rest of the Frei Brothers Sonoma lineup fills out a table nicely. Prices are our shelf prices.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frei Brothers Chardonnay 750mL | Russian River Valley Chardonnay | 13.5% to 13.9% ABV | Green apple, pear, vanilla, toasted oak, buttery finish |
| Frei Brothers Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc | 13.5% ABV | Citrus and green fruit, crisp and clean |
| Frei Brothers Merlot 750mL | Sonoma County Merlot | 13.5% ABV | Plum and dark cherry, soft tannin |
| Frei Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon | 13.9% ABV | Cassis, cedar, firm oak tannin |
| Frei Brothers Pinot Noir 750mL | Russian River Valley Pinot Noir | 13.5% ABV | Red cherry, earth, gentle spice |
Which Frei Brothers is right for you?
The Frei Brothers Chardonnay 750mL is $16.99 on our shelf, and that is the number that keeps people coming back. For a Russian River Valley Chardonnay with full malolactic fermentation and nine months in oak, it undercuts most of the neighborhood. The Sauvignon Blanc sits at $16.99, the Merlot at $17.99, the Cabernet Sauvignon at $25.99 and the Pinot Noir at $27.99. Buy Frei Brothers online and we will have it ready at the counter. Stock moves, so call ahead if you want a case.
Butter and oak meet a Sunday bird without overpowering it.
Russian River fruit and soft earth, an easy bridge from Cabernet.
Firm structure and cassis that holds up to grilled steak.