Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.017 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
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Shay A
9.0

January Wednesday Wine Committees are always a great as the red wines are required to be 11yrs old, making all of the reds 2008 vintage. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine were served today, all blind.

I was one of the only people to guess this as Cali Chardonnay, though I thought it was Sonoma. Very light and pale in color. Little acid. Touch of lemon tart and cashew on the nose with a fairly round mid palate. Drink these soon.

January Wednesday Wine Committees are always a great as the red wines are required to be 11yrs old, making all of the reds 2008 vintage. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine were served today, all blind.

I was one of the only people to guess this as Cali Chardonnay, though I thought it was Sonoma. Very light and pale in color. Little acid. Touch of lemon tart and cashew on the nose with a fairly round mid palate. Drink these soon.

1 person found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2019
Kapyrick Wine

V17. Nice. Refined extracts. Soft creme brûlée nose. Creamy, tropical and apricot fruit. Soft oaky finish. Extracts magnify at room temp.

V17. Nice. Refined extracts. Soft creme brûlée nose. Creamy, tropical and apricot fruit. Soft oaky finish. Extracts magnify at room temp.

Mar 16th, 2020
Phyllis Cook

Very very nice Chardonnay . Crisp, clean, mild flavor . Will buy again

Very very nice Chardonnay . Crisp, clean, mild flavor . Will buy again

Dec 22nd, 2019
Ray Vanderhoff

Loads of apple aromas and flavors. Hints of lemon curd, toast, and vanilla. Oak is light, which keeps the wine refreshing. Acid is balanced.

Loads of apple aromas and flavors. Hints of lemon curd, toast, and vanilla. Oak is light, which keeps the wine refreshing. Acid is balanced.

Sep 13th, 2019
Alan Hyde

Very so so California Chardonnay

Very so so California Chardonnay

Sep 1st, 2019
Arnold Platzker

Faint citrus nose with mild acidity and smooth finish

Faint citrus nose with mild acidity and smooth finish

Jan 22nd, 2019
Ryan Vento

This afternoon/evening was our first of two baby showers. Not only were we surrounded by friends & family, but we were also surrounded by some good wine & other drinks.
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This selection has proven to be a consistent, dependable crowd-pleaser. Refreshing, balanced, and crisp.

This afternoon/evening was our first of two baby showers. Not only were we surrounded by friends & family, but we were also surrounded by some good wine & other drinks.
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This selection has proven to be a consistent, dependable crowd-pleaser. Refreshing, balanced, and crisp.

Jan 20th, 2019
Guillaume Duchesne-Lessard

Avec sushis

Dec 19th, 2018
Jimmy Angelidis

Quite acid with apple notes. Fresh enough

Quite acid with apple notes. Fresh enough

Jun 26th, 2018
Evan Pasquali

Evan had this 3 years ago

Evan had this 3 years ago

May 2nd, 2021