Stags' Leap Chardonnay 2023

Napa Valley, California

James Suckling 94 points! The Wine Palate 93 points!

Stags’ Leap Chardonnay is a beautifully balanced Napa Valley Chardonnay. Stags’ Leap Winery dates to 1872, when the Grigsby family consolidated a 700-acre parcel where the current Stags' Leap estate resides today.

“The 2023 Chardonnay pops from the glass with notes of ripe yellow apples and Bosc pears, plus underlying hints of baking bread, orange blossoms, and ginger ale. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers a lot of zip and zing with a satisfying satiny texture and bags of orchard fruit flavors, finishing long and spicy.” —Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Palate, 93 points!

“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.”—James Suckling 94 points!

Boasting a glorious shimmering golden hue, with bright and lively aromatic notes of lemon crème, white pineapple, and melon. Delicate citrus blossoms and magnolia flowers add a floral elegance on the nose. The ripe and full palate offers flavors of Golden Delicious apples, Asian pear, and lemon curd. Spiced oak notes of vanilla, brioche toast, and ginger complement the fruit, while exotic floral notes provide a lovely perfume. Full-bodied with a creamy texture, the finish is long and satisfying, highlighted by hints of lychee and a beautiful mineral character. Blend: 99% Chardonnay 1% Viognier. 50% neutral French oak barrels, 25% new French oak, and 25% stainless steel for 4 1/2 months.

Enjoy Stags’ Leap Chardonnay with lobster, roast chicken, grilled salmon, and aged cheeses.