Calera Wine Company

Central Coast Chardonnay

8.965 ratings
8.812 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
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.7

If I was having a nice upper middle class suburban dinner party, I would hope some guest has the decency to bring such a bottle.

If I was having a nice upper middle class suburban dinner party, I would hope some guest has the decency to bring such a bottle.

3 people found it helpfulAug 11th, 2015
Fernando Fernandez

Nice Value

Nice Value

1 person found it helpfulJun 1st, 2015
Stacy Woods

Brilliant, shiny, even concentration of medium straw yellow. Restrained primary fruit, lemon meringue, fresh cut hay, white flowers, ginger and biscuit, lactic. Full body, medium plus, juicy acidity, slight saline, high alcohol 14.3% throws a slight burn on the palate. Medium complexity, concentration, well balanced, medium refreshing, lemon zest finish with a creamy mouthfeel

Brilliant, shiny, even concentration of medium straw yellow. Restrained primary fruit, lemon meringue, fresh cut hay, white flowers, ginger and biscuit, lactic. Full body, medium plus, juicy acidity, slight saline, high alcohol 14.3% throws a slight burn on the palate. Medium complexity, concentration, well balanced, medium refreshing, lemon zest finish with a creamy mouthfeel

1 person found it helpfulMar 27th, 2015
Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

8.7

Prototypical Cali chard

Prototypical Cali chard

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2015
Lance E. Farman

Boom oak. A bit hot too.

Boom oak. A bit hot too.

Jun 2nd, 2016
Nathan Claiborn

At the winery this morning.

At the winery this morning.

Aug 10th, 2015
Corey Zamora, CSW

Leaning heavier on the cream and new world style for this vintage.

Leaning heavier on the cream and new world style for this vintage.

Aug 7th, 2015
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Not sure what's more beautiful - the wine or the view.

Not sure what's more beautiful - the wine or the view.

Jun 12th, 2015
JJ Lumia

Wow. This was good before and even better after some aging. Still clean and crisp. Lots of acid and minerality. Bursting with flavors of melon, lemon, and apple. A former WS Top 100. May have underrated before.

Wow. This was good before and even better after some aging. Still clean and crisp. Lots of acid and minerality. Bursting with flavors of melon, lemon, and apple. A former WS Top 100. May have underrated before.

May 22nd, 2018
Steve Haro

One of the best values out there. High quality.

One of the best values out there. High quality.

Dec 15th, 2017