Stony Hill

SHV Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.05 ratings

9.04 pro ratings

St. Helena, 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

9.2

13% alc.

At 14 years I think this Chard still needs time!

Initially very muted on fruit and grape characteristics it started to open up a bit after 60+ min in the glass.
I don't think it will ever be that super magic wine but would be thrilled to revisit in a decade just to see the progress.

13% alc.

At 14 years I think this Chard still needs time!

Initially very muted on fruit and grape characteristics it started to open up a bit after 60+ min in the glass.
I don't think it will ever be that super magic wine but would be thrilled to revisit in a decade just to see the progress.

May 15th, 2017

9.1

Perhaps not in that "special" league of Stony Hill's but hanging in there pretty well and actually improving after 60+ min.

Perhaps not in that "special" league of Stony Hill's but hanging in there pretty well and actually improving after 60+ min.

Nov 10th, 2015

8.8

January 2015 - this still shows a little closed at age 12 (!) and as crazy as it may sound I would opt to decant for a few hours.

January 2015 - this still shows a little closed at age 12 (!) and as crazy as it may sound I would opt to decant for a few hours.

Jan 19th, 2015

9.1

Drinking well, but lots of life ahead. Pale yellow, lemon rind and pineapple lead to medium finish

Drinking well, but lots of life ahead. Pale yellow, lemon rind and pineapple lead to medium finish

May 17th, 2017

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Mar 2nd, 2014

Kurt-Inge Eklund

8.9

Kurt-Inge had this 11 years ago

Kurt-Inge had this 11 years ago

Jan 20th, 2015