Mt. Harlan Aligoté

This is probably my first exposure to the Aligoté, and it's an interesting beast. Apples and minerals in the nose mixed with a muted citrus character yield to an unctuous body and tongue-clucking acidity. I hesitate to call it medium-bodied, for its long list of complex elements, as it drinks like a heavyweight. Calera undoubtedly is in its wheelhouse here, and does a New World version in a pure and distinct homage. Delicious and easy drinking.

Tart & refreshing perfect opening wine to a great meal. A Cal rarity from a benchmark winery.