Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.130 ratings
9.112 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
Top Notes For
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Still fresh, youthful and bright. Perfectly balanced with bright with yellow fruit, yellow flowers, sunflower.

Still fresh, youthful and bright. Perfectly balanced with bright with yellow fruit, yellow flowers, sunflower.

Sep 7th, 2024
Lance E. Farman

Lovely.

Lovely.

Sep 26th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Stony Hill Vineyard was founded in 1943 when Fred and Eleanor McCrea bought a goat ranch on Spring Mountain in Napa. Today the winery is run by son Peter McCrea, still is best known for Chardonnay. Aromas of stone fruit and citrus. On the palate apple, melon and pear flavors, with some lemon zest and toasty notes. Nice balance with acidity on lingering finish on a gently spicy rich mineral ending. Classic CA Chard, very nice!

Stony Hill Vineyard was founded in 1943 when Fred and Eleanor McCrea bought a goat ranch on Spring Mountain in Napa. Today the winery is run by son Peter McCrea, still is best known for Chardonnay. Aromas of stone fruit and citrus. On the palate apple, melon and pear flavors, with some lemon zest and toasty notes. Nice balance with acidity on lingering finish on a gently spicy rich mineral ending. Classic CA Chard, very nice!

Jan 13th, 2018
Leo Gentile

Dark straw color suggesting a bit of oxidation. Pair and honey and a little mineral like flint. Delicious apple and pear with some subtle floral notes. I like the other reviewers notes on custard. Despite no malolactic fermentation there is a creaminess to the wine. Drink now based on this bottle though could be a cork issue.

Dark straw color suggesting a bit of oxidation. Pair and honey and a little mineral like flint. Delicious apple and pear with some subtle floral notes. I like the other reviewers notes on custard. Despite no malolactic fermentation there is a creaminess to the wine. Drink now based on this bottle though could be a cork issue.

Aug 3rd, 2023
Leo Gentile

Pale straw yellow without slightest oxidation. Pear and apple in the nose. Delicious pure Chardonnay fruitiness. Drinking incredibly well and can go longer.

Pale straw yellow without slightest oxidation. Pear and apple in the nose. Delicious pure Chardonnay fruitiness. Drinking incredibly well and can go longer.

Nov 9th, 2021
Eli Barton

This was in phenomenal shape. Delicious, balanced, good complexity and length. Not a hint of age, and still excellent the next day.

This was in phenomenal shape. Delicious, balanced, good complexity and length. Not a hint of age, and still excellent the next day.

Sep 8th, 2020
Jason Gaffner

2011 very pretty

2011 very pretty

Nov 14th, 2019
Deirdre

I don’t think there is a stony hill Chardonnay that we don’t enjoy - this one was on the lighter side compared to some of the more aged versions we have had. Clean, balanced and opens up beautifully while drinking.

I don’t think there is a stony hill Chardonnay that we don’t enjoy - this one was on the lighter side compared to some of the more aged versions we have had. Clean, balanced and opens up beautifully while drinking.

Jan 28th, 2019
Kenneth Doll

Downing our stock before moving. Paired great with king salmon. Buttery, not very acidic. Sublime.

Downing our stock before moving. Paired great with king salmon. Buttery, not very acidic. Sublime.

Jul 4th, 2017
Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

Still a baby.

Still a baby.

Oct 20th, 2013