Staglin Family Estate Chardonnay '23

Staglin Family Estate Chardonnay from Rutherford, Napa Valley, is a vibrant and finely textured wine that beautifully balances richness with elegance. Aromas of lemon zest, orange blossom, and pine resin lead to layered flavors of grapefruit, apricot, and brûléed white grapefruit, accented by hints of nutmeg, fir honey, and mango. A bright line of acidity and subtle oak frame its silky, lingering finish. Shaped by a dramatic growing season characterized by a wet winter, a historic spring drought, and steady summer warmth, this vintage yielded fruit with exceptional ripeness and balance. Critics praised the wine’s freshness, energy, precision, and focus.