{"product_id":"stags-leap-wine-cellars-karia-chardonnay-2024","title":"Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaria by Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is a still white wine made from Chardonnay grapes, an elegant expression of the Napa Valley denomination in California. On the nose, it offers a fragrant bouquet with aromas of green apple, lime zest and citron, accompanied by hints of white flowers, coriander and white pepper. On the palate, it presents a rounded texture, balanced by lively acidity and a clear mineral streak, the result of moderate malolactic fermentation and ageing on the lees in French oak barrels. The sip, with a clean and persistent finish, recalls notes of white peach and Asian pear, making it ideal for pairing with seafood dishes, sushi, white meats and blue cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is produced in California, in the renowned Napa Valley, a region famous for its volcanic and alluvial soils. Its distinctive character comes from a careful blend of grapes from districts with different microclimates. The Carneros vineyards benefit from cool maritime breezes that favour a clear citrus expression, while the grapes from Atlas Peak provide structure. The Coombsville area ensures deep aromatic complexity, while the clusters from Oak Knoll contribute juicy fruity notes. The Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars winery interprets these different territorial vocations to offer a perfect balance between intensity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvesting takes place at dawn, followed by whole cluster pressing, which is essential to preserve the freshness of the must. Vinification involves partial malolactic fermentation, aimed at softening the flavour profile while maintaining the purity of the fruit. The wine then matures for about eight months on the lees in French oak barrels. This ageing on the lees gives the Chardonnay a silky texture, developing a subtle toasted hint and delicate spicy notes that harmoniously integrate with the varietal character of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Karia comes from Greek and means 'graceful', a tribute to the innate elegance of this fine \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornian Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Since its founding in 1970, the renowned Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars has produced wines that masterfully balance power and finesse, enhancing the volcanic and alluvial soils of the region. The result of carefully selected vineyards in the famous \u003cstrong\u003eNapa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, this white offers a high-level tasting experience, celebrated by international critics with an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e94 points from Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stag's Leap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47219277332651,"sku":"61857","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/stag-s-sleap-wine-cellars-karia-chardonnay-2024_61857_1_9ad2b517-db20-4ae3-9003-9d0538ee6899.webp?v=1781194212","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/stags-leap-wine-cellars-karia-chardonnay-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}