2021 Frog's Leap Shale and Stone Chardonnay [WE93]

Producer: Frog's Leap  
Region: Napa Valley, California 
Varietal: Chardonnay    
Year: 2021 

Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points 

"Bright acidity washes flavors of crisp apple, creamy lemon, grapefruit zest and wet stone through the mouth into an impressively long finish. This Chardonnay is as much about freshness and energy as it is purity and restraint. The use of French oak offers a touch of spice and texture for another layer of interest through the finish." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"'Shale and Stone' on the label is reflective of the deep minerality of the vineyard's ancient fractured shale soils and the freshness of the varietal. With long sur lie aging in concrete, it is taut but generous, and full yet bright on the palate.  Intense flavors of lemon curd, white flowers, minerals, and gunpowder sit atop a tense, rich palate. This wine is simply delicious, and wants a bit of air to activate the full arc of aromas that it packs—don’t miss it!" 

Alcohol: 13.6% 

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