Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Karia Napa Valley Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California, USA
Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, toasty vanilla and baking spice scents. On the palate complex flavors of apricot, pineapple & lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity on a nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with oak, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A big Chardonnay. Pair this with a Striped Bass dressed in a puttanesca sauce topped with bitter watercress.
Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, toasty vanilla and baking spice scents. On the palate complex flavors of apricot, pineapple & lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity on a nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with oak, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A big Chardonnay. Pair this with a Striped Bass dressed in a puttanesca sauce topped with bitter watercress.
Jul 29th, 2023
The wine from last night we had was the 2012 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia Napa Valley Chardonnay.
On the nose there is lemon, pear, vanilla, apple, celery leaf, butter and almonds.
On the palate is lemon, apple, vanilla, pralines, butter, carmelized sugar and minerality.
This is a medium bodied wine with medium + acidity and a long citrus lemon mineral finish. Not a bad wine given it's ten years of age. Probably could stand up a few more years. I hope everyone's weekend has been a good one. Let's all look forward to the week ahead with positive thoughts. Please be safe and stay healthy. Nostrovia! 🥂🥂🥂🥂
The wine from last night we had was the 2012 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia Napa Valley Chardonnay.
On the nose there is lemon, pear, vanilla, apple, celery leaf, butter and almonds.
On the palate is lemon, apple, vanilla, pralines, butter, carmelized sugar and minerality.
This is a medium bodied wine with medium + acidity and a long citrus lemon mineral finish. Not a bad wine given it's ten years of age. Probably could stand up a few more years. I hope everyone's weekend has been a good one. Let's all look forward to the week ahead with positive thoughts. Please be safe and stay healthy. Nostrovia! 🥂🥂🥂🥂
Apple, lemon, citron, honey, dried apricot and oak. Bold acidity and good minerality.
Apple, lemon, citron, honey, dried apricot and oak. Bold acidity and good minerality.
Jan 21st, 2022
Pours a bright golden straw color with loads of tropical fruits on the nose: pineapple and guava. On the pallet, again the tropical fruit with some citrus and a little butter. Medium acid. This is a fast ball, straight down the middle Napa Chardonnay.
Pours a bright golden straw color with loads of tropical fruits on the nose: pineapple and guava. On the pallet, again the tropical fruit with some citrus and a little butter. Medium acid. This is a fast ball, straight down the middle Napa Chardonnay.
Sep 19th, 2021Pale lemon with stone fruit aromas and toasty spice. On the palate crisp green apple, pear and peach fruit flavors with floral and vanilla spice. This wine is medium-bodied, with nice buttery mouthfeel, smooth & creamy. Medium+ finish, balanced with lively acidity and fruit adding slight toasty ending. Consistent quality.
Pale lemon with stone fruit aromas and toasty spice. On the palate crisp green apple, pear and peach fruit flavors with floral and vanilla spice. This wine is medium-bodied, with nice buttery mouthfeel, smooth & creamy. Medium+ finish, balanced with lively acidity and fruit adding slight toasty ending. Consistent quality.
May 29th, 2021
Come on Stags Leap... you can do better.
Come on Stags Leap... you can do better.
Apr 12th, 2020
In-House, Corporate holiday party...
In-House, Corporate holiday party...
Dec 20th, 2019
Tasted blind I pegged this as Napa Chard but I was not expecting this producer. Disappointing. Felt very disjointed. Not worth the price tag in my opinion.
Tasted blind I pegged this as Napa Chard but I was not expecting this producer. Disappointing. Felt very disjointed. Not worth the price tag in my opinion.
Dec 4th, 2018Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Dinner; 6 December 2017 at Trumbull Kitchen, Hartford, CT
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Dinner; 6 December 2017 at Trumbull Kitchen, Hartford, CT
Dec 7th, 20172015 Vintage- Caramelized day old pineapple and melted butter. Quintessential Napa Chard
2015 Vintage- Caramelized day old pineapple and melted butter. Quintessential Napa Chard
Nov 12th, 2017