Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia Chardonnay 2022 (75cl, 14.5%)

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia Chardonnay 2022 is a 100% Chardonnay from Napa Valley. Fruit is sourced from Atlas Peak, Carneros, Coombsville and Oak Knoll, harvested early and whole-cluster pressed. It is almost entirely barrel fermented and aged nine months on fine lees in French oak barriques, with a small stainless steel portion and moderate malolactic fermentation. The nose offers ripe mango, honeydew melon, white peach, lemongrass, honeysuckle and baking spice. The palate is bright and fruit-driven, with crisp apple, pear, banana cream and vanilla spice, plus a gently silky texture and balanced acidity. The finish lingers with lemon zest, crushed stone and honey.