Today's Wine Review
2023 Stags Leap Winery Chardonnay "Napa Valley"
Winery: Stags Leap Winery
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"
Wine Category: Chardonnay
Grape blend: 99% Chardonnay & 1% Viognier
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Napa Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $35
Cases produced: unknown
KWG Score: 90.6 (based on 5 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)
Review date: May 18, 2026
Wine Review: 91.This clear and straw-colored Chardonnay from Stags Leap Winery opens with a grilled pineapple and nectarine bouquet with hints of oak and faint banana. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and very approachable. The flavor profile is a bartlett pear and butter blend with notes of mild red apple and integrated oak. I also detected hints of pineapple, white pepper, minerality, and herbal tea. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity drift away nicely. This Chard is Theresa endorsed and we would pair it with scallop and lobster cream sauce stuffed mushrooms topped with Swiss cheese. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: 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.
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