2015 Calera Mt. Harlan Viognier
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Calera’s Mt. Harlan Vineyards are located in the Gavilan Mountains 25 miles east of the Monterey Bay. The site was chosen for its limestone soils and ideal climate. At an average elevation of 2,200 feet it is among the highest and coolest vineyard sites in California.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 100% Viognier; Winemaking: 13 months, sur lie, 100% French oak - 50% neutral oak
20% stainless steel and 30% concrete tanks
Winemaker Notes
Aromas of jasmine, brioche and apricot waft from this enticing Viognier. On the palate, flavors of orange creamsicle and honeysuckle are underscored by fine-grained tannins, which add poise and nuance to a vibrant, acid-driven finish.
Production
Though the 2015 growing season resulted in the earliest harvest ever at Calera, the quality of the vintage is exceptional, with our 2015 Mt. Harlan Pinot Noirs displaying elegant textures, with beautiful depth and complexity. A dry winter was followed by an early spring, which resulted in our vines blooming early, in mid-April. With little winter rainfall, 2015 also marked our fourth year of drought. While this led to lower thanaverage yields, the small crop and a consistently warm summer ensured that the grapes ripened perfectly, with extremely well-balanced acid and Brix levels. Harvest began on August 26th with the majority of our grapes arriving in the winery in pristine condition by September 15th.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Viognier
Appellation
Mt. Harlan
Harvest Date
September 22 – September 23, 2015
Sugar
24.5° Brix at harvest
Acid
0.74 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.2
Fermentation
20 days fermentation at 65°F, 100% malolactic fermentation
Alcohol %
13.9
