Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia Chardonnay 2007, Napa Valley
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Critic Reviews (3)
This elegant Karia (derived from the Greek word for graceful) blends fruit from the estate-owned Aracadia vineyards...
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Pale straw in colour, this is a refined Chardonnay, where in the oak and fruit work in tandem. Aromas of toast,...
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Clean, moderately fresh, simple but attractive chardonnay here from Stag's leap, with modest wood influence and...
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Community Reviews (1)
Now this is a well balanced Chard that I would have guest to be a Puligny-Montrachet. Light gold in colour with med intensity. Complex nose shows med minus oak & toast, lemon, peach, limestone, Easter Lilly, honeydew melon & cantaloupe The taste is just as complex. Dry, med+ acidity, med body, long length & the alcohol is well checked. No bitterness from over toasting here. Easy drinking wine that shows as the nose with a lot more lemon. This is a food favourite wine that pairs nicely with lobster & drawn butter. Shows nicely now, but can age for another 2-3 years.
Tasted: 6 May 2011.
Score: 9/10 Value: 8.5/10 (I bought it on sale for $26.65 which would give a value of 9.5/10), Total: 17.5/20 (18.5/20 on sale).
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4
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