Stags Leap Wine Cellars 'Karia' Chardonnay 2012 babo Hand plunged and basket pressed

Hand plunged and basket pressed at dryness

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

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

fermented and hand plunged in small open top fermenters

The use of the 114 and 115 clones brings riper 'fleshy berry' characters all the while delivering fantastic structure

Stags Leap Wine Cellars 'Karia' Chardonnay 2012 babo Hand plunged and basket pressedThis 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.