2017 Calera Mt Harlan Aligote
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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% Aligoté; Cooperage: 75% neutral oak, 25% stainless steel, 100% malolactic fermentation
Winemaker Notes
Aged in all neutral oak with minimal lees stirring, this is a sleek and vibrant wine, with delicately alluring aromas of citrus zest, acacia flowers and sweet hay. On the palate, zesty flavors of Meyer lemon and tart apple are underscored by hints of chamomile tea and a sea spray-like minerality that lingers on the bright, fresh finish.
Production
A wet winter, with more than double our average annual rainfall, made for very happy vineyards in 2017. While budbreak arrived slightly later than usual, warm spring weather led to excellent fruit sets at our Mt. Harlan vineyards, with above-average yields for both Pinot Noir and our white varieties. Thanks to the abundant early season rains, and Mt. Harlan’s high elevation and marine-influenced climate, our estate vineyards weathered a significant Labor Day heat event wonderfully, producing complex and elegant wines, with beautifully balanced acids and sugars.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Aligote
Appellation
Mt. Harlan
Harvest Date
October 6, 2017
Sugar
20.0° Brix at harvest
Acid
0.74 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.30
Aging
6 Months in Barrel
Fermentation
20 days fermentation at 60°F
Alcohol %
12.3
