• Calera 2018 Chardonnay Central Coast, California
  • Calera 2018 Chardonnay Central Coast, California
2018 Chardonnay

Calera

Central Coast, United States

Staff pick

Calera is great at more than just Pinot, don't sleep on their Chardonnays either; this is a Central Coast stunner!

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About This Wine

Calera

Chardonnay

In 1975, vintner and pioneer Josh Jensen founded Calera (Spanish for “lime kiln”) high in the Gavilan Mountains of California’s majestic Central Coast. In the four decades since, Calera has helped establish the Central Coast as one of the New World’s most exciting wine regions while earning acclaim as one of California’s iconic wineries. Sourced from some of the appellation’s finest vineyards, the Calera Central Coast Chardonnay has become a benchmark for the region, balancing lush richness with beautiful minerality and bright citrus flavors. Made of 100% Chardonnay and aged in French oak. A truly delicious California Chardonnay.
Calera 2018 Chardonnay Central Coast, California

Wine Region

Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Fresh Garden Salad, Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Chicken

Body 2 Acidity 3Sweetness 1Fruit Intensity 2

Tasting Notes

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Aromas of apricot, sweet hay, and green apple leap from the glass. On the palate, deeper layers of freshly baked apple pie and anise emerge, with refreshing acidity and hints of subtle French oak carrying the flavors to a pure, radiant finish.