Stags' Leap Winery
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California, USA
I'm not typically a big fan of Chardonnay, but this one was delicious. Crisp, fresh, and clean, though the flavors took a while to open up. A couple hours after opening, I tasted some nice yellow apples and ripe pears with just a touch of oak. 100% Chardonnay. 1/30/22.
I'm not typically a big fan of Chardonnay, but this one was delicious. Crisp, fresh, and clean, though the flavors took a while to open up. A couple hours after opening, I tasted some nice yellow apples and ripe pears with just a touch of oak. 100% Chardonnay. 1/30/22.
Jan 23rd, 2022
Solid Chardonnay. Oak but not too much.
Solid Chardonnay. Oak but not too much.
Oct 4th, 2021
Nice Chard, a bit too much oak for me
Nice Chard, a bit too much oak for me
Oct 2nd, 2021
Light straw w/green tint: this usually straddles the line between Old & New World and I think this vintage needs some time to fatten up. Typical toasty buttery lemon verbena on the nose with some tropical guava and melon for good measure. Firm acidic backbone & lighter body gave it an austerity on palate thru finish.
Light straw w/green tint: this usually straddles the line between Old & New World and I think this vintage needs some time to fatten up. Typical toasty buttery lemon verbena on the nose with some tropical guava and melon for good measure. Firm acidic backbone & lighter body gave it an austerity on palate thru finish.
Sep 7th, 2021Light and subtle, nicer than expected tbh! Light but long on the palate, no undesirable oak… just enough butter to remind you it’s Chardonnay.
Light and subtle, nicer than expected tbh! Light but long on the palate, no undesirable oak… just enough butter to remind you it’s Chardonnay.
Sep 4th, 2021
Very smooth Chard. Minimal oak tones.
Very smooth Chard. Minimal oak tones.
Jul 26th, 2021Lemon melon, light yellow, acid butter, thyme, tarragon, melon, lime, acid
Lemon melon, light yellow, acid butter, thyme, tarragon, melon, lime, acid
Jul 16th, 2021