Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Karia Chardonnay (2022)

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Karia Chardonnay (2022) – The name KARIA (KAR-ee-ah) is derived from the Greek word meaning graceful, and the 2022 KARIA Chardonnay lives up to its moniker. It shows how grapes from select cool-climate vineyards in southern Napa Valley can be vinified and blended into a seamless integration of fresh-fruit aromas and flavors, crisp acidity and subtle oak spice. Light and graceful: that’s KARIA. This is a graceful Chardonnay with fragrant aromas of ripe mango, honeydew melon and peach along with hints of key lime pie, apple and floral notes. This medium-bodied wine has a bright and flavorful mouthfeel full of fruit and a touch of creamy vanilla spice, leading to a lasting citrus and melon finish.