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Calera

Calera Chardonnay

Name: Calera Chardonnay
Brand: Calera
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

United States, Central Coast California

White wine

3.8

Expert Rating

4.0

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Calera Chardonnay is a premium wine produced by Calera Wine Company, a renowned winery located in the Central Coast region of California. The grapes used to make this wine are sourced from the estate vineyards located in the Mt. Harlan AVA, which is known for its limestone-rich soils and cool climate. The winemaking process involves hand-harvesting the grapes, fermenting them in French oak barrels, and aging the wine on its lees for several months to enhance its complexity and texture. The resulting wine is a beautifully balanced and elegant Chardonnay with notes of citrus, stone fruit, and a hint of oak. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate a refined and nuanced style of Chardonnay.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Calera Chardonnay offers a complex nose of ripe yellow fruits and subtle notes of honey, butter and citrus.On the palate, it is rich with layers of creamy tropical fruits, subtle oak, and a hint of toasted nuts. A balanced acidity and a smooth finish make this a delightful wine to enjoy.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chardonnay

ORIGINS

Winery: Calera

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

0 Reviews