2015 Calera Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard
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Calera’s Bien Nacido wines are made from grapes grown off the famed Bien Nacido Vineyard known for its cool climate and coastal influence.
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Wine Profile
Winemaker Notes
Our debut vintage of Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay truly embodies the cool coastal climate of the Santa Maria Valley. The nose offers enticing aromas of Meyer lemon, citrus zest, and subtle brioche notes. On the palate, vibrant citrus, layers of lemon and pear are rounded out by hazelnut. This delightfully poised Chardonnay has a lush viscous mouthfeel leading to a beautiful finish.
Production
The fourth year of a drought gave us very low yields across California, resulting in wines with great depth and concentration. 2015 was the earliest and fastest harvest ever for us here at Calera. After hand harvesting, the Bien Nacido Chardonnay was whole cluster pressed, settled over night, and racked to French oak barrels. The wine experienced native yeast fermentation in oak, 30% new, and remained in the barrels on the lees for 14 months.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Central Coast
Acid
7.9 g/l
pH
3.23
Aging
14 Months in Barrel
Alcohol %
14.1
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