Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Karia Chardonnay ITALY Markquand Foster and Abbey Ahern

Markquand Foster and Abbey Ahern – combined their names to form the moniker “Freemark Abbey

Owned by one of the  founders of Williams Seylem

200 cases from a blend of 70% Merlot

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2012 provided ideal spring set conditions for a balanced crop and the summer temps brought long and even ripening

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Karia Chardonnay ITALY Markquand Foster and Abbey AhernFrom the winery: The name KARIA (KAR ee ah) is derived from the Greek word meaning graceful, and the 2012 KARIA Chardonnay lives up to its moniker. It shows how grapes from select cool climate vineyards in southern Napa Valley can be vinified and blended into a seamless integration of fresh fruit aromas and flavors, crisp acidity and subtle oak spice. Light and graceful: thats KARIA. The fruit for Starmont Chardonnay is grown in our favorite cooler