Calera Wine Company

Central Coast Chardonnay

8.837 ratings
8.97 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

Nice value in a balanced Cali Chardonnay. Nose has beautiful pear juice, a little char from the oak, but not too much, and a wet clay-like earthy note. Round and balanced in the mouth. Persistent finish. Comparable to a good Pouilly-Fuisse or Saint Veran.

Nice value in a balanced Cali Chardonnay. Nose has beautiful pear juice, a little char from the oak, but not too much, and a wet clay-like earthy note. Round and balanced in the mouth. Persistent finish. Comparable to a good Pouilly-Fuisse or Saint Veran.

1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2018
Beau Carson

Oak and malo, but a great representation of region and winemaking.

Oak and malo, but a great representation of region and winemaking.

1 person found it helpfulApr 9th, 2018
Stefan Dolhain

2015 vintage. Intense nose with pineapple and flowers, Concentrated fruit, great acidity, perfectly integrated oak and exceptional complexity for this price range. Very good length too.

2015 vintage. Intense nose with pineapple and flowers, Concentrated fruit, great acidity, perfectly integrated oak and exceptional complexity for this price range. Very good length too.

1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2017
Patrick Peters

Minerals, bright lemon, great acidity, some salt.

Minerals, bright lemon, great acidity, some salt.

Jul 25th, 2022
Kyle B
8.8

Pleasant surprise. Lemon pie, light on the butter. Pineapple too.

Pleasant surprise. Lemon pie, light on the butter. Pineapple too.

Apr 18th, 2020
Nick M
8.8

Definitely some malo and a little oak, but it’s still restrained compared to your stereotypical CA chard. In my mind, that’s a good thing. Paired well with a simple roast chicken.

Definitely some malo and a little oak, but it’s still restrained compared to your stereotypical CA chard. In my mind, that’s a good thing. Paired well with a simple roast chicken.

Jan 31st, 2020
Antonio Favela

Thanks Reubs!

Thanks Reubs!

May 13th, 2019
Julie Hamman

Thank you, Deb!

Thank you, Deb!

Mar 26th, 2019
Cory Langner

Crisp and yummy

Crisp and yummy

Mar 16th, 2019
Jarrod Mclendon

Pretty close to balance for Central Coast

Pretty close to balance for Central Coast

Jan 10th, 2019