Calera Mount Harlan Chardonnay 2017Varietal: Chardonnay Caleras Mt. Harlan Vineyards are located 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. Winemaker Notes Grown high on the limestone rich soils of Mt. Harlan, this is a sleek and sophisticated expression of cool climate Chardonnay, with alluring aromas of guava, Mandarin orange,

Matt Ahern with the help of pedigreed Sonoma grape growers

and spice-driven aromas and flavors

and raspberries

an impeccable balance

Spencer Hoopes

Bruce Phillips

and Cabernet Sauvignon designated from these two vineyards

the slopes of Volnay produce Pinot Noir that is lacy

With the 2007 vintage

The deep fruit flavors carry over the palate

A more fitting name as this beautiful site is in fact an ancient sea field of diverse marine soils broken down from bedrock dating back between 66 and 200 million years

married Puricelli’s daughter and sole heiress Maria Puricelli and took up residence in the Schloss in 1880