Karia 2020

$618.00

Format:

750ml

Description of the Domaine Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, anchored in California's iconic Napa Valley, is famous for its pioneering role in bringing the region's wines to the global stage. The estate, specialist in Cabernet Sauvignon, is also recognized for its expertise in the production of other grape varieties, applying a careful and innovative approach at each stage of viticulture and winemaking to create wines that express purity and intensity of their terroir.

Description of the Cuvée Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia Cuvée is an elegant expression of Chardonnay, carefully crafted to capture the balance and finesse characteristic of Napa Valley white wines. Karia comes from a rigorous selection of grapes, highlighting the freshness, aromatics and mineral structure of the grape variety. The attention paid to barrel aging gives the wine a rich texture and subtle complexity, while preserving its fruity character and liveliness.

Aromas of the Cuvée

Karia reveals itself through a delicate aromatic bouquet, where notes of green apple, pear, white flowers and lemon mingle, enriched by touches of vanilla, brioche and a fine minerality. This cuvée expresses the quintessence of Chardonnay with elegance and sophistication, offering a harmonious olfactory and taste experience.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

Grape variety: Chardonnay
Profile: A refined and structured white wine, with a beautiful acidity which brings freshness and length on the palate. The creamy texture and lingering finish highlight the estate's expertise in creating high-quality Chardonnay.
Aging Potential: Although Karia is designed to be enjoyed for its youth and freshness, it has aging potential that will allow the flavors and complexity to deepen with time.

Pairings with this Cuvée

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia is perfectly suited to accompany delicate dishes such as seafood, grilled fish or gourmet salads. Its elegance and finesse make it an ideal companion for special occasions and fine dinners.

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In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...).

In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public.

Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.