The brilliant 2009 Chardonnay Mt. Harlan the finest Chardonnay Calera has made in many years was produced from 1.65 tons of fruit per acre and spent 10 months in French oak barrels. A chalky component (from the limestone soils of this appellation) is intermixed with quince white currant nectarine orange blossom and lemon butter notes in an incredibly complex crystalline style. Full-bodied with stunning concentration length and texture this fabulous Chardonnay could easily pass for a grand cru white Burgundy in a blind tasting. Enjoy it over the next 5-7 years.

Awesomely rich with massive tropical fruit pear vanilla cream and buttered toast flavors finished with cinnamon spice. Acidity is high and crisp and a bright scour of minerals brings balance. Made in the modern style this is a Chardonnay to drink with lobster and scallops. S.H.