Calera Viognier, Central Coast, USA

卡勒拉維歐尼干白葡萄酒

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Perhaps the finest Viognier I have tasted recently, the 2009 Viognier Mt. Harlan was made from ridiculously low yields of 1.25 tons of fruit per acre, whole cluster pressed, put through full malolactic fermentation, and aged in neutral oak for ten months with no racking. The result is a brilliant expression of Viognier. Nectarine, mango, guava, white peach, and honeysuckle aromas soar from the glass of this full-bodied, concentrated white. It also reveals a good underpinning of fresh acids and minerality. A tour de force for Viognier, it should drink nicely for 1-3 years. This may be the strongest group of wines Calera has produced in many years. From their less expensive whites through the generic and single vineyard Pinot Noirs, this remarkable portfolio showcases this idiosyncratic terroir isolated on Mt. Harlan. For starters, Calera has once again made the finest Aligote in America.Tel. (831) 637-9170; Fax (831) 637-9070

A terrific buy, the 2009 Viognier Central Coast (100% Viognier aged in neutral French oak for six months) exhibits notions of lychee nuts, white peaches, apricots, crushed rocks, and honeysuckle, an exuberant, fresh style, medium to full body, and decent acidity. It should drink nicely for 1-2 years. This may be the strongest group of wines Calera has produced in many years. From their less expensive whites through the generic and single vineyard Pinot Noirs, this remarkable portfolio showcases this idiosyncratic terroir isolated on Mt. Harlan. For starters, Calera has once again made the finest Aligote in America. Tel. (831) 637-9170; Fax (831) 637-9070

This 2009 shows the varietal’s fantastic wealth of exotic tropical fruits, flowers, honey and spices. But it’s also vibrant in acidity, with a core of cold minerality. ——S.H.(12/15/2010)—— 91