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Calera Viognier Mt Harlan

The 2017 Calera Viognier Mt Harlan has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Alex Hunt and Peter Liem on Calera Viognier Mt Harlan - an internationally acclaimed dry white from California.
Calera Viognier Mt Harlan
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Wine Name
Calera Viognier Mt Harlan

Wine Producer
Calera Wine Company

Score
86

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Viognier

Country
United States

Vintage
2014

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Alex Hunt: Very dumb, vaguely peachy nose. The palate seems rather stretched, with surprising acidity for the breadth, but an oxidative, dusty sag to the flavor. A muted, hollow varietal expression. 81

Andrew Jefford: Bright steel gold. This has great charm: a fountain of Chantilly cream and blossom flowers, with some quieter orchard fruit beneath. Rich and full on the palate, with plenty more cream for that luxurious textural experience. Flavor-wise, we’re in the right zone for the orange and yellow summer fruits, though, as with [Calera Viognier Central Coast Fortieth Anniversary Vintage 2015], these come across as a little sinewy and perhaps a little warm. Enjoyable and true to its origins, though. 88

Peter Liem: This is biscuity and broad, its notes of Asian pear and citrus enveloped in creamy notes of oak. It’s well integrated, needing a little time in bottle to develop more complexity and depth, and it finishes with focused, fragrant length. 88

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Alex Hunt
Peter Liem
Tastings year 2017
Region California
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