This Chardonnay pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, roasted chicken, and shellfish. Its acidity also complements salads, vegetable-forward dishes, and light pasta preparations. An excellent option for menus seeking a fresh, mineral-driven alternative to heavily oaked Napa Chardonnay.
Frog’s Leap
Frog’s Leap ‘Shale and Stone’ Napa Valley Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Technical Details
Attributes
Reviews
‘Shale and Stone’ opens with bright aromas of green apple, pear, and citrus blossom, accented by subtle stone fruit notes. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and crisp, offering flavors of lemon zest, orchard fruit, and a distinct mineral edge. Acidity is vibrant and well-integrated, giving the wine lift and structure. The texture is clean and precise without heavy oak influence. The finish is long, fresh, and elegantly restrained.
Chardonnay grape blend.
Sales Materials:
2023 Data Sheet
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
Fruit is sourced from certified organic, dry-farmed estate vineyards. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel and neutral vessels to preserve purity and avoid overt oak character. Lees contact adds subtle texture while maintaining clarity and focus. The winemaking approach emphasizes minerality, balance, and varietal transparency rather than richness.
Food Suggestions
• Available Size: 750mL (12 pc)
• Family-Owned
• Organic-Gluten-Free
• Dry-Farmed Vineyards
• Screw-Cap
• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: White
• ABV%: 13.4
• Family-Owned
• Organic-Gluten-Free
• Dry-Farmed Vineyards
• Screw-Cap
• 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."
