MERICAN WINERY OF THE YEAR 2020 – WINE ENTHUSIAST!
Good at:
Fish – lean, chicken and turkey, salads
CRISP AND REFRESHING
Enchanting, seductive and silly! Our Freakshow is crisp and fruity with enticing aromas of juicy apricot, honey, citrus and caramel. Nectarine, elderflower and creme brulé dance on the tongue with hints of vanilla and nutmeg in the finale.
Serving temperature: 8-10°C
Manufacturing
Ladies and gentlemen let yourself be enchanted by Freakshow Chardonnay! This goddess of the sea has roamed the ocean floor tempting pirates and sailors for centuries and has now joined our show. Act 4 of Freakshow is none other than Poseidon’s daughter. A crisp and fruity Chardonnay. Deep and easy to drink and something so satisfying. The grapes come from the Phillip family’s vineyards here in Lodi and are certified sustainable. This Chardonnay is a perfect new member of our Freakshow family.
50% of the grapes are matured in barrels, of which 80% are new French oak barrels and 20% new American oak barrels. 50% of the wine is matured in stainless steel barrels.
About the manufacturer
AMERICAN WINERY OF THE YEAR 2020 – WINE ENTHUSIAST
The two brothers Michael and David Phillips descend from a family of farmers who have grown grapes in the Lodi area of California for almost a century. Today, the family business has expanded with 6th generation Kevin Phillips and Melissa Phillips Stroud. The family continues the tradition of producing high quality wines with eye-catching and unique labels.
Michael David Winery farms with respect for future generations and has implemented some of the most progressive and sustainable farming practices in California. The family grows wine on 300 ha and, starting with the 2011 vintage, all Lodi grapes from Michael David Winery are certified sustainable.
Reviews from other years
Year 2020
— Wine Enthusiast (22-11-2021)
A blend of crisp citrus with rich apple and poached pear flavors gives good balance to this rather big, full-bodied and expressive wine. Oaky notes of vanilla, nutmeg and butter build with each sip.
