Chardonnay "Karia" Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2022 (750 ml)

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars osnovan je 1970. godine kupovinom vinograda S.L.V. Samo šest godina kasnije, njihov Cabernet Sauvignon iz berbe 1973. osvojio je najvišu nagradu na čuvenoj slijepoj degustaciji u Parizu (Judgment of Paris), nadmašivši neka od najprestižnijih bordoških château-a. Ova pobjeda učvrstila je reputaciju Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, ali i Napa Valley kao regije sposobne za proizvodnju vina svjetske klase. Danas se Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars smatra referencom za kvalitet među kalifornijskim Cabernet Sauvignon vinima.

Naziv KARIA potiče od grčke riječi koja znači “graciozna”. Grožđe dolazi iz raznovrsnih vinograda smještenih u južnom dijelu Napa Valley-a, uključujući Atlas Peak i Carneros. Ovaj Chardonnay nudi kompleksan buket sa primamljivim aromama zrelog dinja, bagrema i sočne breskve, upotpunjen nježnim notama cvjetova citrusa.

Na nepcu je vino svijetlo i živahno, sa harmoničnim spojem voćnih ukusa i blagim tonovima lješnika. Suptilne nijanse vanile i hrasta dodaju dubinu i bogatstvo, dok završetak ostaje trajan i slastan, sa dugotrajnim citrusnim notama. Dobro integrisana kisjelost i uravnotežena struktura čine ovo vino istovremeno osvježavajućim i izuzetno prijatnim.

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars was established in 1970 with the purchase of the S.L.V. vineyard. Only six years later, the 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded the highest honour at the Judgment of Paris blind tasting, besting First Growth Bordeaux Châteaux. This achievement solidified Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and the Napa Valley as places that crafted world-class wines. Today, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is a quality benchmark for California Cabernet Sauvignon.

The name KARIA is derived from the Greek word meaning graceful.  The grapes come from a tapestry of vineyards in the southern part of Napa Valley, including both Atlas Peak and Carneros.  This Chardonnay presents a complex bouquet with enticing aromas of ripe melon, honeysuckle, and juicy peach, complemented by delicate hints of citrus blossoms.   The palate is bright and vibrant, showcasing a harmonious blend of fruity flavours and a touch of hazelnut.  Subtle notes of vanilla and oak add depth and richness, while the finish is enduringly savory, leaving a lasting impression with its lingering citrus notes. This wine's well-integrated acidity and balanced structure make it both refreshing and satisfying.