2020 Calera Mt. Harlan Chardonnay
750ml$70
93 - Wine Spectator
Calera’s Mt. Harlan Vineyards are located in the Gabilan Mountains 25 miles east of the Monterey Bay. The site was chosen for its limestone soils and ideal climate. At an average elevation of 2,200 feet it is among the highest and coolest vineyard sites in California.
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Wine Details
- Vintage
- 2020
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Appellation
- Mt. Harlan
- Acid
- 0.58 g/100 ml
- pH
- 3.33
- Aging
- Aged for 15 months in 100% French oak 30% new, 70% neutral
- Fermentation
- Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
- Alcohol %
- 14.5
Vintage Notes
Grown high on the limestone-rich soils of Mt. Harlan, this beautifully aromatic wine displays enticing layers of Honeycrisp apple, peach and fresh brioche. The apple and stone fruit layers are echoed on the lush, mouthcoating palate, with undercurrents of cedar, wet stone and spice adding nuance and complexity to a long, resonant finish.