Karia - Vintage Select

2013 Napa Valley Chardonnay

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia is an exquisite Chardonnay from the renowned Napa Valley. This stunning white wine embodies a medium-bodied profile, showcasing a delightful interplay of rich fruit intensity and refreshing acidity. With its vibrant notes of green apple, pear, and hints of stone fruit, each sip reveals a beautifully rounded mouthfeel complemented by subtle oak influences. The wine boasts a dry finish, making it incredibly food-friendly, and its well-integrated acidity adds to its overall crispness, inviting you to enjoy yet another glass. This vintage offers a fantastic representation of Napa Valley's winemaking prowess, making it a must-try for Chardonnay enthusiasts.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla

Toast

Butter

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Grilled Fish, Poached Fish, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:

Napa Valley

Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.

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