Stags Leap Wine Cellars 'Karia' Chardonnay 2012 babo utilizing full French oak maturation

utilizing full French oak maturation our Ingram Pinot Noir display rich varietal characters on the nose

Hand plunged and basket pressed at dryness

It then rests in bottle for nine months before release four years after the harvest

A delicious fusion of ripe summer fruits and delicate floral perfume - citrus blossom and elderflower entwined with nectarines and white peaches

This vineyard site directly by the river features ancient rock with clay slate bedrock

Stags Leap Wine Cellars 'Karia' Chardonnay 2012 babo utilizing full French oak maturationThis graceful Chardonnay opens with aromas of pear and apple along with a subtle spice note. The wine has a soft entry and crisp finish with hints of vanilla. There is a nice balance to the acidity and minerality that enhances the freshness and elegance of this wine. Try pairing this medium bodied Chardonnay with seared scallops with lemon zest, Dungeness crab cakes, or roast chicken.