An in-your-face chardonnay, but in a good sense! I often find American Chardonnay wines, at least the ones you find in Europe to be onesided, either too oaky or too much on tropical fruitiness. This Calera wine does not hide it but takes it to another level with a bold statement of sunny Chardonnay while retaining freshness and tension that is often ignored. Personally, a bench mark of American Chardonnay.
An in-your-face chardonnay, but in a good sense! I often find American Chardonnay wines, at least the ones you find in Europe to be onesided, either too oaky or too much on tropical fruitiness. This Calera wine does not hide it but takes it to another level with a bold statement of sunny Chardonnay while retaining freshness and tension that is often ignored. Personally, a bench mark of American Chardonnay.
1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2017Surprising CA chardonnay. Not oaky, good minerals, rich tannins, peatiness that's almost smoky.
Surprising CA chardonnay. Not oaky, good minerals, rich tannins, peatiness that's almost smoky.
Nov 10th, 2017California chard with a Burgundy twist! Balanced, oaky round fruit with the mineral pedigree of Calera's flagship Chardonnay. Perfect for casual sipping, and leagues above most domestic whites.
California chard with a Burgundy twist! Balanced, oaky round fruit with the mineral pedigree of Calera's flagship Chardonnay. Perfect for casual sipping, and leagues above most domestic whites.
Oct 1st, 2017