Stags' Leap Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)
Product price
$34.99
Description
Stags' Leap Winery's 2023 Napa Valley Chardonnay is a blend of partially barrel-fermented and stainless steel-aged wine, sourced from the cooler Carneros and Oak Knoll districts. A touch of Viognier rounds out the composition. The winemaker opted to skip malolactic fermentation, preserving the wine's natural acidity and freshness.
The nose opens with lemon pith, grapefruit, and crushed stone, with hints of macadamia nut and matchstick adding complexity. On the palate, the wine shows medium to full body with tightly wound acidity and a silky, generous texture. Flavors run toward red apples, quince, lime curd, pear, and melon, with energy and structure in balance. This is a wine with backbone that remains approachable and ready to drink now, though it will age gracefully if you prefer to hold.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | White |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Producer | Stags' Leap Winery |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Vibrant aromas of lemon pith, grapefruit, matchsticks and macadamia nuts. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with tightly wound acidity and a generous texture, giving flavors of red apples, quince and lime curd. A balance of power and energy with no malolactic fermentation. Drink or hold.
Partially barrel fermented and matured, with the balance in stainless steel, the 2023 Chardonnay features scents of crushed stone, pear, melon and citrus. Sourced from Carneros and Oak Knoll, it's medium to full-bodied, silky and balanced. Maybe it could use a bit more flavor intensity and length, but it's a solid effort at a fair price for Napa. Includes 1% Viognier.