Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay

8.876 ratings
8.810 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
Grant Simpson

Huge Apple, pear, melon flavors, not overly Oaked nice, but kind of boring med finish

Huge Apple, pear, melon flavors, not overly Oaked nice, but kind of boring med finish

2 people found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2015
Brian Glockzin

Beverage Director Wayzata Country Club

9.0

The juice is loose! Leslee said taste of "juicy fruit" and now that's all I can taste! Also has hints of lemon zest and honeydew!

The juice is loose! Leslee said taste of "juicy fruit" and now that's all I can taste! Also has hints of lemon zest and honeydew!

1 person found it helpfulJan 20th, 2015
Sipping Fine Wine

Clear pale yellow with aromas of tropical and stone fruits and floral notes. The palate shows pear and peach flavors, a touch of smoky oaky, mineral tones with nice balance of acidity. The finish is about medium with lemony ending.

Clear pale yellow with aromas of tropical and stone fruits and floral notes. The palate shows pear and peach flavors, a touch of smoky oaky, mineral tones with nice balance of acidity. The finish is about medium with lemony ending.

Apr 19th, 2017
Paul Weil

Smooth and versatile with restrained oak, this Chardonnay is all about the peach and citrus flavors.

Smooth and versatile with restrained oak, this Chardonnay is all about the peach and citrus flavors.

Jan 24th, 2016
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.5

Snooze fest. Safe bet.

Snooze fest. Safe bet.

Mar 13th, 2015
Sean Genn

Bright fruit and nice acidity. No malo

Bright fruit and nice acidity. No malo

Mar 4th, 2015
Alex Riesche

Crisp

Crisp

May 15th, 2020
David Doherty

My wife tends to be more of a Chardonnay fan than I am, but this one, I thoroughly enjoyed. Not too oaky, not too sweet, just right acidity. Definitely a recommendation to try it here.

My wife tends to be more of a Chardonnay fan than I am, but this one, I thoroughly enjoyed. Not too oaky, not too sweet, just right acidity. Definitely a recommendation to try it here.

Feb 25th, 2017
Ana Stirniman

Fresh and crisp aroma with tropical fruit, violets, honeysuckle, and nectarine. Taste gives way to a warm medium body with gentle creaminess. More acidic and fruity to start and easy cashew and vanilla finish. Pleasant all around crowd pleaser.

Fresh and crisp aroma with tropical fruit, violets, honeysuckle, and nectarine. Taste gives way to a warm medium body with gentle creaminess. More acidic and fruity to start and easy cashew and vanilla finish. Pleasant all around crowd pleaser.

Dec 25th, 2016
Jathan McLaughlin

Good balance but nothing spectacular.

Good balance but nothing spectacular.

Dec 11th, 2016