Calera Wine Company

Central Coast Chardonnay

8.767 ratings
8.612 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Stacy Woods

Brilliant medium density yellow green. Medium complexity and medium intense aromas of pear, Apple blossom, lemon custard, and hazelnuts. A dry wine but tropical flavors coupled with a round glycerol viscosity leaves an impression of sweetness. Medium, juicy acid, full body, slight bitterness and a touch of astringency. High heat gives an immediate prickle on the lips 14.4%. Overall smooth texture with dense tropical fruit on the medium finish

Brilliant medium density yellow green. Medium complexity and medium intense aromas of pear, Apple blossom, lemon custard, and hazelnuts. A dry wine but tropical flavors coupled with a round glycerol viscosity leaves an impression of sweetness. Medium, juicy acid, full body, slight bitterness and a touch of astringency. High heat gives an immediate prickle on the lips 14.4%. Overall smooth texture with dense tropical fruit on the medium finish

5 people found it helpfulDec 12th, 2014
Stacey Gibson

Almost feels old world, but alcohol level shows it's true home. Lots of acid, touch of hazelnut.

Almost feels old world, but alcohol level shows it's true home. Lots of acid, touch of hazelnut.

4 people found it helpfulJul 7th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

A blend of great vineyard sites

A blend of great vineyard sites

3 people found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2014
Phil Stice

Classic

Classic

1 person found it helpfulApr 18th, 2014
WineMascot

For about $20... Can't beat this mineral driven chard!

For about $20... Can't beat this mineral driven chard!

Apr 1st, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.3

Melon, apple. Burgundy like. Greenish tint. Mt. Harlin.

Melon, apple. Burgundy like. Greenish tint. Mt. Harlin.

Nov 16th, 2013
Jeroen Koenen

Opened this bottle 2 days ago and I thought it was tight and citrussy, and the timber was slightly clumsy and not yet integrated.
Today, after 2 days in the fridge, the wine has put on weight and interest showing nuances of breadcrust, butter and vanilla. But the oak-treatment still isn't very appealing. Maybe, hopefully, it just needs more time to integrate.

Opened this bottle 2 days ago and I thought it was tight and citrussy, and the timber was slightly clumsy and not yet integrated.
Today, after 2 days in the fridge, the wine has put on weight and interest showing nuances of breadcrust, butter and vanilla. But the oak-treatment still isn't very appealing. Maybe, hopefully, it just needs more time to integrate.

Jun 17th, 2017
Orly Jaffe

strawberries on the nose (red fruit and it's a Chard!) hard caramel, wood polish, fruit on the palate, viscous, medium long finish

strawberries on the nose (red fruit and it's a Chard!) hard caramel, wood polish, fruit on the palate, viscous, medium long finish

Feb 21st, 2014
Cameron Etezadi

Camomile, clover, and pear. Over Oaked and without restraint on the ML fermentation make for an easily Rejected California Chardonnay that screams undifferentiated mediocrity.

Camomile, clover, and pear. Over Oaked and without restraint on the ML fermentation make for an easily Rejected California Chardonnay that screams undifferentiated mediocrity.

Jan 13th, 2017
Jeroen Koenen

Fresh, good acidity, minerality, yellow stone fruits, some butter and vanilla. Not too oaky.
Although I liked this wine quite a bit, I had higher expectations. A little more depth and complexity would have been nice.

Fresh, good acidity, minerality, yellow stone fruits, some butter and vanilla. Not too oaky.
Although I liked this wine quite a bit, I had higher expectations. A little more depth and complexity would have been nice.

Jan 28th, 2016