Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2016

 This vineyard designate comes from the Coombsville AVA at the base of Mt. George, and provides fruit more suited to a Chablis styled production regimen.  While it sees some oak, only ten percent is new, so the floral aromatics are allowed to shine, accompanied by soft apple and pear notes.  In the mouth, lively acidity carries the fruit and nut flavors long into the distance.  It hits my crisp and creamy markers perfectly, and integrates all the elements elegantly.  The thought of a seared, roasted halibut fillet with herbs with this has me salivating — or is that just the singing acidity?  Well done!