Stags' Leap Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Stags' Leap Winery
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.3%
Grape(s):
 
99% Chardonnay, 1% Viognier
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
JamesSuckling 94 (Jan 2025); Lisa Perrotti‑Brown MW 93; Wine Enthusiast 90 (Apr 2025)

Tasting Note
Golden hue; bright lemon‑creme, pineapple and melon aromas with citrus blossom and magnolia. Full, creamy palate of Golden Delicious apple, Asian pear and lemon curd, with vanilla, brioche and ginger oak spice. Long, mineral‑tinged finish with lychee notes.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, buttered lobster, creamy pasta, grilled salmon. Asian: miso black cod, chicken katsu, tempura soft‑shell crab, mildly spiced Thai green curry.

Production Method
Gently pressed; 25% stainless steel, 25% new French oak, 50% neutral French oak. Matured ~7 months with bi‑weekly bâtonnage. No malolactic fermentation.

Vineyard Info
Stags' Leap Winery, a noted Napa Valley producer, sources cooler southern Napa sites—primarily Carneros with some Oak Knoll—to produce balanced, fruit‑driven Chardonnay with estate and sourced fruit traditions.