Frog’s Leap
2022

Frog’s Leap ‘Shale and Stone’ Napa Valley Chardonnay

Chardonnay
California Napa Valley United States North America
Tasting Notes
Technical Details
Attributes
Reviews

Vibrant acidity. Precise, crisp flavors, a mouthfeel without weight all with intriguing aromas of toasted hazelnuts, cream and white peaches.

100% Chardonnay grape blend.
This wine contains allergens, sulfites.
The Estate

Frog’s Leap Winery was founded by John Williams and his wife at the time, Julie, and Larry Turley and his wife at the time, Jeannine. Larry, the founder of Turley Cellars and brother to well-known winemaker Helen Turley and John made their first barrel of wine from grapes they sourced from Stag’s Leaps Wine Cellars. From vineyards to the winery, the focus is on growing and making balanced food-friendly wines. The wines are all made with non-inoculated (indigenous) yeasts. These are wines showing alcohol restraint; as of our latest visit, none of the wines were above 14% alcohol – a rarity these days in Napa Valley.

Wine Making

Since our first vintage in 1985, we have sourced our fruit from the same hillside of decomposed shale and sandstone in the cool Carneros district, meticulously maintained by the Truchard Family.

Food Suggestions

Pairs well with pork, rich fish such as salmon and tuna, vegetarian and poultry dishes.

• Available Size: 750mL (12 pc)
• Organic
• Dry-Farmed
• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: White
• ABV%: 13.4

Wine Enthusiast – 91

"Flavors of ripe apple, quince, lemon pith and wet stone are carried by bright acidity into a very long finish. The freshness and purity of this wine lean towards austerity but are balanced by bright flavor and a light spice accent for an energetic and restrained white wine."

James Suckling –

"This fresh-tasting, clean and uncomplicated wine shows little oak influence and a vivid, mouthwatering balance. Green apple, quince and subtle butter aromas lead to a generous, fruity and minerally palate on a medium body. Drink or hold."

Wine.com – 91

" The 2022 Frog's Leap Shale and Stone Chardonnay is an impressive effort. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers aromas and flavors of ripe apple and stone fruits with Fresh salmon sashimi rolls."
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