Rating 85
Style White
Variety
Vintage 2016
Appellation
California
USA
ABV 14.2%
Price $21.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-03-05

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Host/Hostess Gifting, Last Minute Wine Runs

Calera Central Coast Chardonnay 2016 Review

The nose leads with ripe pear and lemon curd notes along with what feels like buttery flaky pie crust. The palate is creamy, but lifted by decent acidity, bringing in a unique hint of earthy fig due to the barrel fermentation and high alcohol. This is a great wine for gifting a host or bringing to a dinner party.

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Calera Central Coast Chardonnay 2016
The nose leads with ripe pear and lemon curd notes along with what feels like buttery flaky pie crust. The palate is creamy, but lifted by decent acidity, bringing in a unique hint of earthy fig due to the barrel fermentation and high alcohol. This is a great wine for gifting a host or bringing to a dinner party.

Reviewed On: 03-05-2019
85
POINTS
Calera Central Coast Chardonnay 2016
The nose leads with ripe pear and lemon curd notes along with what feels like buttery flaky pie crust. The palate is creamy, but lifted by decent acidity, bringing in a unique hint of earthy fig due to the barrel fermentation and high alcohol. This is a great wine for gifting a host or bringing to a dinner party.

Reviewed On: 03-05-2019