Cameron Porter

9.3

2013. Great example of Santa Maria Chardonnay. Lemon zest, just-ripe peach, and green apple overlay a pronounced impression of minerality. Deft use of oak that lifts the aromatics and texture rather than overwhelming it, adding subtle notes of toast and cinnamon to the finish. Singularly Santa Maria; stands head to head with something like Hanzell or Mount Eden but never sacrifices its strong sense of place. — 8 years ago

Michael Hildbold

10

Tastes just like Hanzell but cheaper!! — 10 years ago

with Kathy

Phil Castellano

9.0

Wonderful acidity. Been a long time since I have had a chard with such intense citrus and lemongrass right up front. No wood whatsoever...the way nature intended. — 9 years ago

Nicole Hakli

Sommelier The NoMad Restaurant

9.8

Best of from tasting of old Napa Cabs. — 10 years ago

Elyse Imamura

9.6

Amazed by this Chardonnay from the okanagan valley. Tons of minerality and beautifully balanced oak. Soft lemon and apple. Reminds me of Donum or Hanzell. — 10 years ago

John O'Hara

9.0

Calera makes really distinctive stuff, similar to Hanzell not in taste but in that they have their own style which I just really respect and enjoy. — 9 years ago

Tom Riley

9.3

Overt oak tones blew off quickly, leaving an elegant, complex, and powerful wine. As others have said, this wine is going to go the distance. Simply superb. — 9 years ago