2019 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. Calera was one of the first California wineries to produce Aligoté, a rare but prized variety in the United States. The variety is quite popular in Burgundy and has higher acidity than its famous Chardonnay counterpart.
Wine Profile
Production
While a cool, wet winter and spring on Mt. Harlan led to a late budbreak in our vineyards, moderate summer temperatures with no late-season heat events ensured that the fruit enjoyed abundant hangtime. Harvest began in late September and continued throughout October, resulting in elegant and age-worthy whites with lovely underlying power, and graceful and dynamic reds with complex layers of bright fruit and savory spice.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Aligote
Appellation
Mt. Harlan
Alcohol %
12.3
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Standard Bottle
750ml
5 - 5oz Glasses
Serves 2-4
Magnum
1.5 Liters
2 Standard Bottles
Serves 4-5
Double Magnum or Jeroboam
3 Liters
4 Standard Bottles
Serves 6-8
Imperial
6 Liters
8 Standard Bottles
Serves 12-16