Stags Leap Wine Cellars 'Karia' Chardonnay 2012 babo It then rests in bottle

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

The vineyards sourced for this wine have a predominantly eastern exposure

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

fermented and hand plunged in small open top fermenters

After that

Stags Leap Wine Cellars 'Karia' Chardonnay 2012 babo It then rests in bottleThis 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.