Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia Chardonnay 2021 is a Napa Valley Chardonnay at 14.5% ABV.
Karia is the Greek word for graceful, the character the winery seeks in this wine.
The 2021 blends cool-climate southern Napa vineyards: Atlas Peak (36%), Carneros (28%), Coombsville (17%) and Oak Knoll (10%).
It spent nine months on lees with about a third new French oak, and includes a touch of Muscat Canelli.
Baked lemon, lemongrass, nutmeg and wet stone come together with a silky, medium-bodied texture.
Good wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Baked lemon, lemongrass and nutmeg.
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Palate: Wet stone and citrus with a silky texture.
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Finish: Fresh and graceful.
Specifications
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Producer: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
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Vineyards: Atlas Peak, Carneros, Coombsville, Oak Knoll
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Grape: 99.5% Chardonnay, 0.5% Muscat Canelli
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Oak: 9 months on lees, about one third new French oak
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Vintage: 2021
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ABV: 14.5%
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Origin: Napa Valley, California
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve chilled, around 50°F. Pair it with roast chicken, crab and creamy pasta.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Karia mean?
It is the Greek word for graceful.
Where do the grapes come from?
Cool-climate southern Napa: Atlas Peak, Carneros, Coombsville and Oak Knoll.
What vintage is it?
2021.
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