Staglin Family Vineyard Salus Napa Valley Chardonnay 2020

The 2020 Salus is a textural tour-de-force that delights with its concentration, lift and energy. An ebullient opening of struck rock and honeysuckle infused, green-inflected, near-pithy ripe citrus melds with young pineapple and yellow plantains that flash sneaks of papaya, ginger and lanolin.

Lengthened and livened by ample acid and subtle spices, a medley of melons makes for a silky, Rubenesque palate experience that delivers near hedonistic enjoyment.