Calera Central Coast Chardonnay (75cl, 14.5%)

Calera Central Coast Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay from California's Central Coast, bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Calera Wine Company was founded in 1975 by Josh Jensen, and this Chardonnay draws fruit from vineyards across Edna Valley, San Benito and Monterey County. It undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation and ages for 10 months in 100% French oak, with only 10% new barrels and 90% neutral, limiting fresh oak contact so fruit purity and mineral expression remain the focus. Meyer lemon and white peach lead the nose, with honeysuckle and a flinty, stony undertone; the palate brings green apple, lemon curd, pineapple, citrus, Bosc pear and dried sage, with chalky mineral notes; the finish is bright and medium-long with citrus peel and a clean mineral edge.