Stone Cellars Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of the vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit profile and vibrant acidity.
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Roasted chicken, grilled seafood, creamy pasta dishes
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The Stone Cellars line pays homage to Beringer's historic, gravity-fed stone winery built in St. Helena during the late 19th century. Crafted as an approachable and crowd-pleasing expression of California Chardonnay, this wine sources fruit from select vineyards across California's sun-drenched valleys. It is vinified to highlight fresh, vibrant fruit flavors, typically undergoing a combination of stainless steel fermentation to preserve bright acidity and partial oak aging to introduce subtle notes of vanilla, baking spice, and a smooth, rounded texture. The result is a classic, easy-drinking California white that captures the historic estate's dedication to quality at an accessible level.
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Founded in 1876 by German brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, Beringer Vineyards is the oldest continuously operating winery in California's Napa Valley, located in the historic town of St. Helena. Renowned for its pioneering gravity-fed stone winery and historic hand-dug aging tunnels, the estate has spent nearly a century and a half perfecting its craft across exceptional Napa and Sonoma terroirs. Beringer is celebrated for its commitment to quality, notably exemplified by its flagship Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Private Reserve Chardonnay, alongside acclaimed single-vineyard expressions like Bancroft Ranch. Today, the estate remains a benchmark of Napa Valley winemaking, blending rich heritage with a dedication to expressive, structured, and age-worthy wines.