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Karia Napa Valley - Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 2023

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
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100% Chardonnay KARIA Chardonnay, Napa Valley 75 cl 2023

CHF 42.49−10%(CHF 56.65/ℓ)
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Technical information

Producer
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Name
KARIA Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Variety
100% Chardonnay
Vintage
2023
Gradation
13.5%
Format
75 cl
Aromatic profile
White peach, lemon-lime, crème brûlée, honeydew, florals, clove, vanilla
Vinification method
Morning harvest, whole-cluster pressing, 92% barrel fermentation, partial malolactic
Aging
8 months sur lie in French oak
Type of cask
French oak, 39% new, 61% older barrels
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This white wine from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars comes from Napa Valley and shows a restrained, balanced profile. In the glass it displays a clear, luminous color with straw highlights; the bouquet offers discreet fruity and floral notes, accompanied by a hint of minerality. The olfactory approach favors clean expression and a balance between freshness and softness, without exaggerated aromatics.

On the palate it is taut and balanced, with a structure that supports flavors of white-fleshed fruit and citrus, followed by a pleasant saline component that lengthens the finish. The texture is smooth and invites sipping; it is best served chilled and pairs well with fish dishes, shellfish, grilled vegetables or fresh cheeses. For those seeking a measured-character Napa Valley white, it represents a choice to enjoy in informal, convivial settings and is also pleasant as an aperitif.

The winery

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars

Stags Leap District, Napa ValleyUnited StatesSince 1970

An iconic Napa Valley winery, known for its single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and for the historic role it played in introducing California wines to the world.
Grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
  • Historic success at the 1976 Judgment of Paris.
  • Iconic vineyards: S.L.V. and FAY, the foundation of the estate's style.
  • Single-vineyard labels and the CASK 23 selection serve as the benchmark for the estate's Cabernets.
  • Head winemaker Marcus Notaro and a winemaking team overseeing both whites and reds.
  • Ownership and business development supported by international acquisitions.
The story
The winery was founded with the purchase of the S.L.V. vineyard and the establishment of the estate in the 1970s; its international renown rose when the 1973 Cabernet S.L.V. took first place in the blind tasting at the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Over time the estate has expanded its vineyards and developed a range of estate and single-vineyard bottlings that have consolidated its reputation.
Production philosophy
Production focused on showcasing the character of the terroir: balanced wines combining structure and finesse, crafted to express the typicity of individual vineyards and suitable for aging.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the Stags Leap District of the Napa Valley AVA, the winery works with historic vineyards such as S.L.V. and FAY, facing the Stags Leap Palisades in a climate typical of the valley, with diurnal temperature variations that favor ripening and acidity.
Awards and recognition
Winner at the 1976 Judgment of Paris with the 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet; a bottle of that 1973 was included in the Smithsonian's collection.